Mississippi Blood

Series: Penn Cage
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Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles is the riveting conclusion to the Natchez Burning trilogy, delving into the intense courtroom drama and explosive secrets of the South's dark history. Penn Cage confronts deep truths about his family and community while defending against a complex web of deceit and racial tension. The book combines tension-filled legal battles with a poignant exploration of justice and morality.
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This thrilling crime novel may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping courtroom dramas interwoven with deep family secrets and Southern Gothic elements. Set in the intense atmosphere of Natchez, it follows themes of justice and moral complexity, packed with suspense and emotional depth. Perfect for those who appreciate intricate plotting and rich character development in their thrillers.

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Mississippi Blood

A father on trial for murder. A son whose world is falling apart.

The No.1 New York Times bestselling final volume of the ground-breaking Natchez Burning Trilogy by Greg Iles.

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A father on trial for murder. A son whose world is falling apart.

The No.1 New York Times bestselling final volume of the ground-breaking Natchez Burning Trilogy by Greg Iles.

He’ll risk everything for the darkest secrets in history

Former prosecutor Penn Cage sees his world collapsing around him. The woman he loves is gone and his father, Dr Tom Cage, is about to be tried for the murder of a former lover.

The Double Eagle group, a savage splinter cell of the KKK, will stop at nothing to ensure that Tom either takes the fall for their past deeds, or takes his secrets to an early grave.

Unable to trust anyone – not even his own mother – Penn battles to discover the secret history of both the Cage family and the South itself, risking the only thing he has left to gamble: his life.

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Mississippi Blood by Greg Iles is highly praised for being an exceptional piece of literary crime fiction, noted for its fluency, intelligence, and high-octane pace combined with deep moral purpose. It features an engaging courtroom drama that exceeds typical thrillers, providing a compelling and operatic narrative. The novel is acclaimed for its riveting detail, scope, and the ability to keep readers enthralled, with some reviewers even comparing it favourably to the works of John Grisham.

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ISBN: 9780007411313

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 490g

Pages: 704

About the Author

Greg Iles has spent most of his life in Natchez, Mississippi. His first novel, Spandau Phoenix, was the first of seventeen New York Times bestsellers. His Natchez Burning trilogy continued the story of Penn Cage, the protagonist of The Quiet Game, Turning Angel, and #1 New York Times bestseller The Devil's Punchbowl. Iles's novels have been made into films and published in more than thirty-five countries. He is a member of the lit-rock group The Rock Bottom Remainders, lives in Natchez with his wife, and has three children.

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