In the first part of this book, Pete Banning, a decorated WWII veteran, now a cotton farmer, goes into town and murders the Methodist preacher, Dexter Bell. He offers no defense, saying only "I have nothing to say".
The next part of the book focuses on Banning's earlier life and his time in the Philippines during WWII. The third part deals with the aftermath of his actions.
Grisham fans will read this book anyway, but I'd recommend it to those who like historical fiction, for its portrayals of life in the South in the 1940s, and the Philippines during the war. Plus, it keeps you guessing on certain plot points right up until the very end, making it a compelling read!
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