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Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee
Furious Hours Murder Fraud and the Last Trial of Harper Lee
Author: Casey Cep
Reverend Willie Maxwell was a rural preacher accused of murdering five of his family members, but with the help of a savvy lawyer, he escaped justice for years until a relative assassinated him at the funeral of his last victim. Despite hundreds of witnesses, Maxwell’s murderer was acquitted—thanks to the same attorney who had previo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781101972052
ISBN-10: 110197205X
Publication Date: 4/28/2020
Pages: 352
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 12
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teacherkristina avatar reviewed Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee on
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I really enjoyed this book because it was like two books in one: a peek into the world of Harper Lee and the murder mysteries surrounding the Preacher. The facts and fiction that surround all the characters of the book kept me wanting to read until the end. Even though Lee never published anything about the story she researched, I felt like she was part of the narration. As for the preacher, it is a glimpse into the depths of evil that come from greed.
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