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Mississippi Blood


New York Times bestselling author Greg Iles illuminates the brutal history of ...
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Compare Robert Penn Warren's "All The King's Men" to "Mississippi Blood", particularly Warren's depiction of the driven Willie Stark with Iles's lead character, Penn Cage.

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Jul. 10, 2018
by dianaps

What do you think of Avery's method of courtroom defense? Do you agree with it?

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Jul. 10, 2018
by dianaps

Iles suffered a near fatal car crash while writing this trilogy. Do you think the experience noticeably affected or changed his writing?

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Jul. 12, 2018
by pattys

Is there another book in Pen's future?

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Jul. 13, 2018
by vivianh

What do you think about the introduction of the VK motorcycle gang in Mississippi Blood?

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Jul. 13, 2018
by christinep

What makes a novel or group of novels "epic," and what other books would you include in this group?

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Jul. 14, 2018
by BuffaloGirl

Have you had personal experiences similar to the bigotry, familial conflict or corruption in this series?

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Jul. 17, 2018
by Tired Bookreader

Are you a fan of "Southern" writers? What is their appeal to you personally?

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Jul. 17, 2018
by Tired Bookreader

Looking at the 3-part series as a whole, what do you think of the overall story arc?

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Jul. 17, 2018
by Tired Bookreader

Do you feel that justice was served to all parties in the end?

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Jul. 17, 2018
by Tired Bookreader

What parallels can you draw between the hate group, the Double Eagles, and other modern terrorist groups?

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Jul. 18, 2018
by Suzanne

What similarities do you see between Atticus Finch and Penn and Tom Cage?

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Jul. 21, 2018
by juliaa

How do the courtroom scenes in Mississippi Blood compare to those in other Southern literature?

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Jul. 21, 2018
by juliaa

How does guilt play a part in the lives of Penn and Tom Cage, and how does it shape their behavior in the novel?

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Jul. 23, 2018
by alwaysdaddygirl

How might the story have been different if Tom allowed Penn to take a bigger role in his defense at the trial?

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Jul. 23, 2018
by alwaysdaddygirl

How do you feel about the fact that the majority of Mississippi Blood takes place in the courtroom? 

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Jul. 23, 2018
by Suzanne

A dark secret from Judge Elder's past is revealed during the trial. What effect does this have on the court case?

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Jul. 29, 2018
by vivianh

Of the many characters who testify during the trial, who do you believe had the most impact on the case and why? Who do you believe was the most honest and why?

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Jul. 29, 2018
by vivianh

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