Book description
John Grisham's The Innocent Man isn't fiction-it's a devastating true story that redefines the meaning of justice. As an audiobook, Grisham's own narration transforms this nonfiction account into an urgent, intimate reckoning with America's broken criminal system. He dissects the 1982 murder of Debra Sue Carter in Ada, Oklahoma, where police wrongly targeted Ron Williamson, a struggling baseball player turned mentally ill outcast, and his friend Dennis Fritz. No physical evidence linked them to the crime; the case relied on discredited forensic claims, jailhouse informants, and racial bias. Williamson spent years on Death Row while Fritz received a life sentence.
Grisham, a two-time Harper Lee Prize winner and longtime advocate for the Innocence Project, writes with the precision of a lawyer and the heart of a humanist. His audiobook delivery-calm, deliberate, unflinching-makes the injustice feel immediate. You hear the weight of every detail: Williamson sleeping 20 hours a day on his mother's sofa, the prosecutors' reckless confidence, the system's refusal to admit error. This isn't just a case study; it's proof that "innocent until proven guilty" is a myth when power and prejudice override truth.
What elevates The Innocent Man is Grisham's refusal to simplify. He doesn't just condemn the legal system-he exposes how small-town dynamics, flawed science, and human arrogance collide. The audiobook's power lies in its restraint: Grisham lets the facts speak, making the horror undeniable. For listeners who believe in fairness, this book is a wake-up call. For those who've questioned the death penalty or wrongful convictions, it's validation of their fears.
Grisham's work isn't just about one man's suffering. It's about the thousands lost to a system that prefers a conviction over the truth. His voice in this audiobook isn't that of a bestselling author-it's that of a witness, a fighter, and a reminder that justice must be earned, not assumed. This is the kind of book that changes how you listen to the news, watch a trial, or even think about the word "innocent." It's not a story you forget. It's one you carry with you, long after the final chapter.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience