

Grisham brings wit, suspense and a roller coaters of emotions all tied into one story. Since then, nearly a dozen of his books have been adapted as films, including “The Pelican Brief,” “Runaway Jury,” and “The Chamber. John Grishams latest novel, A Time for Mercy, brings back Ford Countys Jake Brigance.

“A Time to Kill” was Grisham’s first novel but not the first to be adapted for the screen, with that being “The Firm” starring Tom Cruise. McConaughey is repped by WME and Morris Yorn. He is also known for his roles in films like “Dazed and Confused,” “Magic Mike,” “Interstellar,” and “Amistad.” He was previously set to re-team with “True Detective” creator Nic Pizzolatto for a series at FX, but that project is no longer moving forward. John Grisham A Time for Mercy (Jake Brigance) Hardcover Octoby John Grisham (Author) 80,422 ratings Book 3 of 3: Jake Brigance Editors' pick Best Mystery, Thriller & Suspense See all formats and editions Kindle 9.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.

McConaughey is no stranger to HBO audiences, having received an Emmy nomimation for his time on the hit first season of the premium cabler’s police drama “True Detective.” He won the Academy Award for best actor for his role in the film “Dallas Buyers Club” in 2013. According to sources, no writer is currently attached to adapt the book, but Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is onboard as an executive producer. A Time for Mercy is a fantastic, fancinating, courtroom drama with Jake Brigance providing surprises that rock Clanton to it’s core.
