Thriller
Jake Brigance defends a teen accused of killing a deputy in a tense, morally complex legal thriller.
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Jake Brigance defends a teen accused of killing a deputy in a tense, morally complex legal thriller.
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Jake Brigance is back! The hero of A Time to Kill, one of the most popular novels of our time, returns in a courtroom drama. With nationwide calls for police reform and defunding, literary giant John Grisham’s novel A Time for Mercy is undoubtedly timely, as it explores the ways that violence committed by or against law enforcement officials can complicate the pursuit of justice. Jake Brigance—the hero of Grisham’s 1989 debut, A Time to Kill—is court-appointed to represent 16-year-old Drew Gambl...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted. References to rape and sexual abuse as part of backstory; not on-page.
Violence & gore
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Major violent themes including a shooting death; graphic details of behavior.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not pervasive.
Substance use
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Moderate depiction of heavy drinking; portrayed with cautionary tone.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate focus on justice system issues and police reform debates.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of domestic violence, child abuse, and trauma; emotionally intense. References to rape and sexual abuse as part of backstory; not on-page.
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