Fetching Raymond: A Story from the Ford County Collection

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars | 16,469 ratings

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Last update: 09-10-2024


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A riveting story of suspense from John Grisham’s #1 New York Times bestseller, Ford County—now available as a standalone eBook short
 
Wheelchair-bound Inez Graney and her two older sons, Leon and Butch, take a bizarre road trip through the Mississippi Delta to visit the youngest Graney brother, Raymond, who’s been locked away on death row for eleven years . . . and it could well be their last visit. Going back to Ford County, Mississippi, the setting of his first novel, A Time to Kill, Grisham brings the Graneys and their world to vivid and colorful life, making it abundantly clear why he is our most popular storyteller.
 
Includes an excerpt from John Grisham’s classic thriller, A Time to Kill

Don’t miss John Grisham’s new book, THE EXCHANGE: AFTER THE FIRM!

Top reviews from the United States

Uke4Jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars wow!
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
This was another awesome book by the best story teller ever! I’ve read several of his books and they never failed me. It was very well written and felt like I was there too. I even got teary at the end.
B. Guthrie
4.0 out of 5 stars Too short
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
Sad story but no twists, no turns, just not enough of good Grisham writing! I felt sorry for the family, as if they were destined to failure.
Shelby Harper
3.0 out of 5 stars Abrupt Ending
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
It was a captivating story. For me, I'd prefer more closure. Burying Raymond and dropping off momma had me believing something more was on its way. It fell flat at the end.
Patrick Anyaegbuna
5.0 out of 5 stars EMPATHY
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
FETCHING RAYMOND is a pathetic short story. The protagonist, Raymond comes from a broken home, has lots of undeveloped qualities: writing, music. His mother is Inez Graney, his father, Ernie and his brothers, Butch Graney and Leon Graney. Their upbringing lands them into crime.

Deputy Coy Childers, many times, arrests Raymond Graney both for offences he commits and doesn't commit. To that end, Raymond develops animosity against Deputy Coy Childers. Raymond's animosity sends Deputy Childers to the underworld. Arrested and incarcerated, Raymond faces the trial for the murder of Deputy Coy Childers.

In the prison, Raymond impregnates his girlfriend, Tallulah. Raymond's family contributes for his welfare and the criminal defense. His high-handedness affects his writing and relationship with lawyers. The last counsel, Tanner, is a harbinger of the final decision of the supreme court which determines the Raymond fate.

Now the reader should know the following: was Raymond convicted of the crime of the murder of Deputy Coy Childers? Was the lethal gas used as a death sentence? Did the family of Raymond who visited him on a borrowed van, from Mr. McBride, fetch him alive or death? What did John Grisham tend to achieve with the novel?

As a reader, I have empathy for Raymond as I have empathy for the protagonist, Hellen Uche Nzoka in my book, THE HURRICANE.

I recommend the book, FETCHING RAYMOND, to lovers of THRILLER.
Shahid f. Khalid
2.0 out of 5 stars Kind of gross
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
Not a very interesting short novel of 64 pages or so. Gruesome details of the final hours of the convict’s last meeting with his family and that of the execution. Didn’t care for such gross and gory details.
J. R. Congdon
4.0 out of 5 stars Quick read
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024
Written in the Grisham format that allows a quick read. Different set of characters, enjoyed it as most should for a short story.
Patricia O.
1.0 out of 5 stars This is Not a Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
I was under the impression I was buying a digital book. I was so disappointed to find out it was only a short story! If there was a way to receive a credit for this "loss leader" I'd like to request one. I won't ever fall for this again. Though I like John Grisham, this short story is not worth the money I paid for it.
Robert L. Turner
3.0 out of 5 stars Fetching Raymond
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023
Short fast read but not much of a story. It had an obvious ending and could have been even shorter.

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