Book Series · 3 Books

Jake Brigance Books

In order from A Time to Kill to Sycamore Row.

The Jake Brigance series is a set of 3 chapter books by John Grisham, published between 1989 and 2013. Most books run about 480 pages. Subjects across the series include death, violence, and race relations.

A Time to Kill
Sycamore Row
A Time for Mercy
A Time to Kill
Sycamore Row
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

A Time to Kill
Sale price
$3325
Book #1 · Chapter Book · 1989

A Time to Kill

By John Grisham

A father seeks justice for his daughter, igniting a racially charged courtroom battle.

487 pages· 154,241 words
$35.00Save 5%
Hardcover
Summary: In Clanton, Mississippi, a brutal crime against a young girl shatters a community. Her father, Carl Hailey, takes justice into his own hands, sparking a racially charged trial. Defense attorney Jake Brigance faces a fierce battle against ambitious prosecutor Rufus Buckley. As tensions rise, Jake must navigate a town divided by race and justice. Will he save Carl from a system stacked against him, or will the quest for vengeance consume them all? This gripping courtroom drama explores the fine line between justice and revenge, challenging everything we think we know about equality.
In reading order

Jake Brigance Series

3 books · Published 1989–2013

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$3325

A Time to Kill

Chapter Book · 1989

A father seeks justice for his daughter, igniting a racially charged courtroom battle.

#2

Sycamore Row

Chapter Book · 2013

A mysterious will ignites a legal battle, unearthing deep-seated racial tensions in a small town.

#3
Sale price
$2845

A Time for Mercy

Chapter Book

A lawyer defends a teen accused of murder, risking everything for justice.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Jake Brigance series?

There are 3 books in the Jake Brigance series. It began with A Time to Kill in 1989, and the newest book, Sycamore Row, was published in 2013.

What order should you read the Jake Brigance books in?

Start with A Time to Kill and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Jake Brigance to life.

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John Grisham

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