John Grisham - A time to kill

"A Time to Kill" is a gripping legal thriller written by John Grisham and published by Arrow Books. The story is set in a small town in Mississippi, where a young black girl is brutally raped by two white men. Outraged by the crime and the racial tensions in the town, the girl's father, Carl Lee Hailey, takes justice into his own hands and kills the two men in cold blood. Caught in a moral dilemma, Hailey's defense attorney, Jake Brigance, is faced with the challenge of defending a black man in a racially charged trial. As the case unfolds, Brigance must navigate through a web of corruption, prejudice, and violence to seek justice for his client. Along the way, he faces threats to his own safety and the safety of his family. Grisham's masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the courtroom drama and the moral complexities of seeking justice in a divided society. "A Time to Kill" is a thought-provoking and riveting tale that explores themes of race, justice, and the power of the legal system.