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A Time to Kill

By: John Grisham
Narrated by: Michael Beck
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Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a 10-year-old black girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young men. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her father acquires an assault rifle - and takes justice into his own outraged hands. For 10 days, with burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spreading through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life...and then his own....

©1992 John Grisham (P)1992 Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing, A Division of Random House Inc. Crime Fiction Legal Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Law Exciting Scary Mississippi

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"Grisham's pleasure in relating the Byzantine complexities of Clanton (Mississippi) politics is contagious and he tells a good story.... An enjoyable book." (Library Journal)

"Grisham excels!" (Dallas Times Herald)

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Compelling Legal Thriller • Powerful Racial Commentary • Masterful Voice Acting • Distinct Character Voices
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BUT- I wanted to put one anyway. I know this book has been around for a long time. I think I saw the movie many, many years ago.

What a wonderfully written story right? The characters are all believable, the story is truly a reflection of the deep rooted racism in the south. The story is written so well that you can see a movie play out in your mind. You can see it. To me, this is what makes a story great.

The best part about this story is that it still can ring true today. Loved every minute.

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A great book becomes even greater when Alexander Adams is the narrator. Bringing to each character a distinct voice and dialect, Adams makes you want to replay every chapter. I love audiobooks and first heard this particular version when I borrowed it from the library years ago. At that time they were on cassettes. Needless to say I was absolutely thrilled when I saw Audible.com had the same audiobook on its website ready to download. I could listen to the book over and over again; it's that good!

I highly recommend "A Time to Kill" narrated by Alexander Adams. You are sure to love it!!!

Excellent Narrator!

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I can’t believe that this was his first book and it didn’t sell!!! So well written and narrated. His characters are so southern and authentic. The narrator made this book come alive. I loved it.

His best

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Just stunning,gripping and well written. Grisham's finest! Listen and you'll see. Won't regret it! xx

Stunning

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Couldn’t put it down!! One of Grisham’s best just as you would expect. On to the next.

Great read

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Great book for court house drama lovers some parts dragged a little but forgivable. This is my first time reading this author and I am looking forward to reading more of his work

Great Book

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superb narrator
compelling plot
Child rape and racism made it a little too crunchy for my taste.

well done but more violent by far than most JG

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Amazing read! Couldn’t put it down!!! Thought provoking! Gripping! Real! Every word tells! Can’t wait to read Grishams other books!

Fantastic!!!

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The story was interesting and informative, and the reader’s performance was perfect. Thank you John Grisham!

Awesome book!

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This was a well-paced drama set in Mississippi focusing on a murder trial. It included suspense, drama, pathos and humor. The ending brought tears

Spectacular story; Phenomenal reader

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