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A number one New York Times bestseller, *Framed* brings together “the master of the legal thriller” (Associated Press), John Grisham, and “the godfather of the innocence movement” (Texas Monthly), Jim McCloskey, to expose ten shocking cases of wrongful convictions.

John Grisham is best known for his gripping legal novels, but his commitment to justice goes beyond fiction. His collaboration with Jim McCloskey, the founder of Centurion Ministries—the first organization focused on overturning wrongful convictions—offers readers a powerful and eye-opening look at some of the most troubling failures of the American justice system.

Despite the foundational belief in “innocent until proven guilty,” once a person has been convicted, proving their innocence becomes an uphill battle. *Framed* highlights the heartbreaking stories of individuals who were wrongly found guilty, losing years of their lives behind bars while the real perpetrators remained free. Grisham and McCloskey detail their relentless fights for exoneration and examine the deep-rooted issues—including racial bias, misconduct, unreliable testimony, and systemic corruption—that make overturning these convictions so difficult.

With meticulous research and the fast-paced storytelling that has made Grisham a household name, *Framed* is a powerful testament to the pursuit of justice against the steepest odds. These accounts of wrongful imprisonment and the struggle to correct those injustices will leave readers both outraged and inspired.