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A Time to Kill: Book Guide, Author and Facts

A Time to Kill by John Grisham — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A Time to Kill is a 1989 legal thriller and debut novel by American author John Grisham. The novel was rejected by many publishers before Wynwood Press eventually gave it a 5,000-copy printing. When Doubleday published The Firm, Wynwood released a trade paperback of A Time to Kill, which became a bestseller. Dell published the mass market paperback months after the success of The Firm, bringing Grisham to widespread popularity among readers. Doubleday eventually took over the contract for A Time to Kill and released a special hardcover edition.

Quick facts about A Time to Kill

  • Title: A Time to Kill
  • Author: John Grisham
  • First published: 1989
  • Genre: african american girls, attorney and client, capital murder
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL77001W

Where to read A Time to Kill

A Time to Kill by John Grisham is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Time to Kill about?

A Time to Kill is a 1989 legal thriller and debut novel by American author John Grisham.

Who wrote A Time to Kill?

A Time to Kill was written by John Grisham.

When was A Time to Kill published?

A Time to Kill was first published in 1989.

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