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Book Synopsis: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction: a true crime story that will terrify anyone who believes in the presumption of innocence. • LOOK FOR THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES “Both an American tragedy and [Grisham’s] strongest legal thriller yet, all the more gripping because it happens to be true.”—Entertainment Weekly In the town of Ada, Oklahoma, Ron Williamson was going to be the next Mickey Mantle. But on his way to the Big Leagues, Ron stumbled, his dreams broken by drinking, drugs, and women. Then, on a winter night in 1982, not far from Ron’s home, a young cocktail waitress named Debra Sue Carter was savagely murdered. The investigation led nowhere. Until, on the flimsiest evidence, it led to Ron Williamson. The washed-up small-town hero was charged, tried, and sentenced to death—in a trial littered with lying witnesses and tainted evidence that would shatter a man’s already broken life, and let a true killer go free. Impeccably researched, grippingly told, filled with eleventh-hour drama, The Innocent Man reads like a page-turning legal thriller. It is a book no American can afford to miss. Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM, coming soon!
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Experience the gripping true crime story that will send shivers down your spine. John Grisham's #1 New York Times bestseller, "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town", is a heart-wrenching tale that challenges the very notion of justice. This nonfiction masterpiece will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the presumption of innocence. Prepare to be captivated by a real-life tragedy that unfolds like a thrilling legal thriller.
Step into the town of Ada, Oklahoma, where the dreams of a young baseball prodigy named Ron Williamson are shattered by a downward spiral of addiction and tragic choices. But when a cocktail waitress is brutally murdered, Ron becomes the prime suspect on the flimsiest of evidence. In a trial riddled with lies, deceit, and a justice system failing its people, Ron is sentenced to death while the true killer roams free.
With impeccable research and a narrative that will keep you turning pages, "The Innocent Man" is an eye-opening investigation into the flaws of the legal system. Join the millions who have become enthralled by Grisham's first foray into nonfiction storytelling. Don't miss out on this riveting read that is both a searing indictment of the justice system and a gripping tale of survival. The truth is far more terrifying than fiction.
This is a book that every American needs to read. Grisham's powerful writing exposes the darkest corners of our legal system, bringing to light the flaws that can condemn the innocent and let the guilty walk free. If you believe in the importance of justice and the presumption of innocence, "The Innocent Man" is essential reading. Don't wait any longer to experience this chilling true story.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "The Innocent Man" and witness the shocking reality of Ron Williamson's fight for justice. Order your copy today and delve into this unforgettable true crime story. And be sure to keep an eye out for John Grisham's upcoming book, "The Exchange: After the Firm", a thrilling new page-turner from the master of legal fiction.
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