The Last Juror by John Grisham (2004, Paperback, Reprint)

This book is a great read for anyone who loves literature about southern life in the bible belt. It's insightful in that it brings to light the southern culture by incorporating the cuisine of low country food, the deep south's religious influences, and a compelling plot based on the corruptness that can prevail in Southern Politics. The characters come to life vividly. Readers who have not experienced the ways of Southerners gain a truthful account of southern hospitality, but also their almost stubborn slowness to accept and trust a non-southerner. In the South you have to earn respect to be fully accepted, but once you do you are forever one of them and Southerners are loyal to their friends and family. This book introduces the reader to a unlikely juror who is a true southern lady, one you will grow to love, admire, and respect throughout the book. And, when push comes to shove in the South, you'll learn Southerners are very protective of their own. An absolute must read! I loved it!