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The rag and bone shop

Pages
108
Published
2001
Language
English

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Jason stands accused of a brutal murder, and the town calls in a renowned interrogator known for always securing a confession. As the interrogator's pursuit of justice turns into a personal quest for victory, the chilling confrontation between him and Jason will leave you questioning the true cost of conviction. This terrifying story explores the dark side of the justice system.

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About the author

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Robert Cormier

Robert Edmund Cormier was an American writer and journalist, known for his deeply pessimistic novels, many of which were written for young adults. Recurring themes include abuse, mental illness, violence, revenge, betrayal, and conspiracy. In most of his novels, the protagonists do not win. Cormier's more popular works include I Am the Cheese, After the First Death, We All Fall Down, and The Chocolate War, all of which have won awards. The Chocolate War has been challenged in multip...

Characters

JasonProtagonist
InterrogatorAntagonist
All characters in The rag and bone shop