John Grisham
American author and lawyer, A Time to Kill
Born
February 8th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Lawyer and author with a focus on legal thrillers. Gained prominence with the novel 'A Time to Kill', which was published in 1989. Authored several bestsellers including 'The Firm', 'The Pelican Brief', and 'The Client'. Many works adapted into films, contributing to a substantial following. Established a reputation as a leading voice in the genre of legal mystery. Expanded into other genres including sports fiction and young adult literature. Actively involved in writing charitable works and supporting literacy initiatives.
Published 'A Time to Kill' in 1989
Wrote 'The Firm', adapted into a film
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