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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... read more
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John Grisham’s first work of nonfiction, an exploration of small town justice gone terribly awry, is his most extraordinary legal thriller yet.
In the major league draft of 1971, the first player chosen from the State of Oklahoma was Ron Williamson. When he signed with the Oakland A’s,... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Ron Williamson: first player chosen from the State of Oklahoma in major league draft - 1971
- Dennis Fritz: Ron's friend
- Annette: She is the sister of Ron, the innocent man. She is always there to help her brother through the "trials" he goes through.
- Bill Peterson: This is the prosecuting attorney who helped convict Ron.
- Debra Sue Carter: The 21 year old cocktail waitress who was raped and murdered in Ada.
- Renee: This is Ron's sister.
- Ricky Joe Simmons: Add a description of this character.
- Carol Edwards: A friend of Peggy who lived near Debbie's house
- Charlie Carter: Debbie's father
- Donna Johnson: High school friend of Debbie, who first spotted her body
- Peggy Stillwell: Debra's mother
- Gina Vietta: Debbie's friend
- Glen Gore: The DJ and bartender, who was Debbie's school mate and was last seen with Debbie in Coachlight.
- Mike Carpenter: Bouncer at Coachlight
- Terri Carpenter: Waitress at Coachlight and Mike's wife
- Toni Ramsey: The shoe-shine girl at Coachlight
- Tommy Glover: Debbie's colleague at the glass company
- Ron West: Glen's friend who gave him a ride to Coachlight
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
The rolling hills of southeast Oklahoma stretch from Norman across to Arkansas and show little evidence of the vast crude oil that were once beneath them.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in New York Times Bestsellers-Paperback True Story. (community list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- John Grisham (Author)
Other Contributors:
- John Fontana (Designer) - Cover Design
- Royalty-Free/CORBIS (Photographer) - Cover Photo
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 2006
ISBN: 978-0385517232
Page Count: 435
Publisher: Doubleday
Country: United States
Publication Date: October 2006
ISBN: 978-0385517232
Page Count: 435
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: KF224.W5535 G75 2006
- Dewey: 345.76602523
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- John Grisham: Author's website
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