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  2. Plot. In the small town of Clanton, in fictional Ford County, Mississippi, a ten-year-old African-American girl named Tonya Hailey is violently raped by two neo-Confederates, James "Pete" Willard and Billy Ray Cobb, shortly after stealing a Confederate Flag from a local college exhibition.

    • John Grisham
    • 1989
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  4. John Grisham’s 1988 novel A Time to Kill tells the story of attorney Jake Brigance and his infamous client, Carl Lee Hailey. Set against the backdrop of racially charged Mississippi, the legal thriller examines themes of inequality, intolerance, and retribution.

  5. About the Book. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The master of the legal thriller probes the savage depths of racial violence in this searing courtroom drama featuring the beloved Jake Brigance. The life of a ten-year-old black girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless white men.

  6. Jan 1, 2001 · In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence, as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town, Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men.

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    • Paperback
  7. A Time to Kill study guide contains a biography of John Grisham, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

  8. "A Time to Kill" by John Grisham is a compelling legal thriller that captivates readers with its exploration of justice, morality, and racial tension. Set against the backdrop of a small Mississippi town, the novel weaves a complex and intense narrative that challenges readers to confront their own beliefs and perceptions.

  9. Jun 23, 2009 · by John Grisham (Author) 4.6 33,383 ratings. Book 1 of 3: Jake Brigance. See all formats and editions. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The master of the legal thriller probes the savage depths of racial violence in this searing courtroom drama featuring the beloved Jake Brigance.

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