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A Time for Mercy

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John Grisham
Read by:
Michael Beck
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Ratings
Book
860
Narrator
38
Release Date
October 13, 2020
Duration
19 hours 59 minutes
Summary
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jake Brigance is back! The hero of A Time to Kill, one of the most popular novels of our time, returns in a “riveting” (The New York Times) courtroom drama from “the best thriller writer alive” (Ken Follett).

There is a time to kill and a time for justice. Now comes A Time for Mercy.

Clanton, Mississippi. 1990. Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial when the court appoints him attorney for Drew Gamble, a timid sixteen-year-old boy accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance digs in and discovers that there is more to the story than meets the eye. Jake’s fierce commitment to saving Drew from the gas chamber puts his career, his financial security, and the safety of his family on the line.

Bursting with all the courthouse scheming, small-town intrigue, and stunning plot twists that have become the hallmarks of the master of the legal thriller, A Time for Mercy is a richly rewarding novel that is both timely and timeless, full of wit, drama, and—most of all—heart.

Look for all of John Grisham’s gripping Jake Brigance novels:
A Time to Kill
Sycamore Row
A Time for Mercy
Reviews
Profile Avatar Patricia H. Oct 2020

I loved this book and can only hope a movie will be made with the same characters as with A Time To Kill. I also hope there will be many more books to come from Mr. John Grisham. I love Michael Beck as Narrator, as well.

Profile Avatar Kyle B. Jul 2021

Great book, excellent narrator.

Profile Avatar Jessica G. May 2021

This is one book that will keep you alert the whole time. Characters, stories, and narrator is top notch. This is one great book. I highly recommend it to everyone!!!

Profile Avatar Chris A. Jun 2021

A great sequel to a great book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

Loved it! John Grisham never disappoints

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

An excellent description of judicial processes and complications.

Profile Avatar Misty W. Oct 2020

This book is 15 hrs long and they don’t get into court until the last 4.5 hours. And you get left hanging with no real ending.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2024

Well written. Great narration.

Profile Avatar Wanda W. Jul 2023

A great story. Kee you listening.

Profile Avatar Robin H. May 2023

Grisham is one of my favorite authors and Jake Brigance, one of my favorite characters. The narrator is spot on with creating these characters! I can’t wait to read more.

Profile Avatar Sarah L. Feb 2023

A story only John Grisham could tell tell. The reader was great but I would like to remind him there is no such word as ‘vetrin’! Respectfully, the word is veteran! (better-an). SL, Longview, TX

Profile Avatar Wes B. Jan 2023

Like most of John Grisham I'm hardly ever disappointed!

Profile Avatar Candace M. Dec 2022

While I’m a Grisham fan, and love his stories, especially the familiar characters in this book, the subject of the main trial is extremely sad and pathetic. The crime is horrific, the defendant and his family have had the worst life, and new details only add to their pathetic background. I found it very difficult to finish the entire book because of how sad and depressed it made me feel. However, that being said, the narrator is the BEST I’ve ever heard. He truly is amazing and enjoyed his voicing, acting and overall narration.

Profile Avatar Michael J. Oct 2022

narrator 10/10 nice to check back on Jake and the fam.

Profile Avatar Christian B. Jul 2022

I was a great listen. It kept my attention throughout. The narrator was exceptional- he brought all the characters to life. M

Profile Avatar Stacey H. May 2022

Where do I start? As a Grisham fan for years, this was far from his best work. Jake is back. The Ford County series is by far my favorite. The characters (Harry Rex is a hoot!) can be easily followed and loved. However, this particular book was awful. Jake was made out to be incompetent in some aspects. He’s not. The ending was terrible. I was not a happy camper at the very abrupt end. What happened?? Too many loose ends. And lastly, this book could have been cut down by about 6 hours. I couldn’t care less what they had for breakfast or how crispy the bacon was. Just say they ate breakfast and move along. But the narrator, Michael Beck was outstanding, as usual.

Profile Avatar Barb White Apr 2022

John Grisham has a way of literally pulling you into his stories. I always feel like I'm a part of his books and it brings back the culture and beauty as well as the seedy sides of Mississippi. Michael Beck did an exceptional job narrating. He should narrate all of the books with Jake Brigance in them! I love hearing all of the characters come to life through his narration! Great book!!

Profile Avatar Beth F. Jan 2022

Tremendously detailed yet not difficult to follow. The story line was gripping and the narrator was the best I’ve heard. Highly recommend

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

Too long. stinky narrator.

Profile Avatar Joseph P. Nov 2021

I really enjoy John’s character Jake Bragance and all the co text he adds in these books that feature him and Clanton, MS. Fabulous.

Profile Avatar Sylvia E. Sep 2021

Terrific narration. Loved his Southern accents. The nuanced character accents enhanced the connection to each character. The story, as always with John Grisham, held me in rapt attention. Sorry the story ended where it did. Maybe a “Part Two”?

Profile Avatar Shey P. Jun 2021

I expected a little more from the ending.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2021

The story is good but moves slowly. Easy to skim over that if actually reading but listening to all of it got tiring and old.

Profile Avatar Nancy B. Apr 2021

Good Book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2021

I found the narrator’s female voices very distracting- also his speech cadence was less story telling and felt more like reading the news.

Profile Avatar Andy D. Feb 2021

The narration was brilliant, the plot was fail-safe. The character build up was typical Grisham. However, in 1981 I had a similar case, where a 14 year old boy shot and killed his father, because he beat his mother. The state attorney didn't even lose a breath when he said no charges self defense. Still good book, good characters.

Profile Avatar Jess T. Feb 2021

This is an amazing book! It should be turned into a movie. Would go great with a time to kill

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2021

Love the series can’t wait for the sequel!

Profile Avatar Hannah G. Jan 2021

An absolutely wonderful and suspenseful read!

Profile Avatar Holly R. Jan 2021

Fun listen, great characters and the narrator, for the most part is very good. His children's and woman's voices are a little strange, but you get used to it. Perhaps a little preachy from Grisham about his world view, but it's a good world view so I didn't mind.

Profile Avatar Duskie M. Jan 2021

Michael Beck's reading made this story come alive. He's a great interpreter of the characters. Grisham's story is a quintessential Grisham story. I never tire of his books. Thanks to author, reader, and publisher.

Profile Avatar Josh P. Jan 2021

Loved the story! John Grisham is a true master with words. This story was amazing from the beginning to the end. I love the characters and how they always feel like family. I even learned some lawyer banter! I also want to say; Not sure how I would like any other narrator. Beck is definitely up there with the best of all narrators.

Profile Avatar James R. Jan 2021

Nice to have a sort of sequel to a previous JG book; it’s like revisiting an old friend. And the end game as unpredictable as ever for Jake Briggance. Looking forward to the next one!

Profile Avatar Nicole M. Dec 2020

I thought this book was fantastic! The author did an excellent job at developing the characters......I would recommend this book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

rough in the beginning but worth the read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2020

We loved this Grisham book. Extremely well written. Holds the attention. We had withdrawal when it was finished. Can’t wait for more! Thank you John Grisham.

Profile Avatar Lee P. Nov 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Profile Avatar David S. Nov 2020

The characters were so well developed that I felt their pain and cared greatly about their well-being.

Profile Avatar Judy L. Nov 2020

Absolutely a fantastic book.

Profile Avatar Stephanie P. Oct 2020

Loved this book! Grisham is so adept at developing his characters and bringing them to life that twice I had to double check to make sure the book was fiction. The narrator was incredible! Absolutely incredible. I’d read any book he narrated

Profile Avatar Savannah S. Oct 2020

Excellent as always. Narrator is fantastic

A Time for Mercy

A Time for Mercy

Author: John Grisham
Read by: Michael Beck
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