The Boys from Biloxi by John Grisham

John Ray Grisham Jr. is an American novelist, attorney, and former representative for Mississippi's 7th district. His most well-known works are legal thrillers.

Jesse Rudy dedicated his life to eradicating and removing prostitution and illegal gambling in his hometown called Biloxi, Mississippi, in John Grisham's legal thriller The Boys from Biloxi.

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Hugh and Keith were best friends when they were kids. They were both on the same baseball team. However, as time went on, the two boys began to drift apart.

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Keith became inspired by his dad's regulation and law business. Keith gave Jesse his all when he ran for district attorney with the goal of eradicating illegal gambling and prostitution on the Gulf Coast. Hugh, on the other hand, began working in his father's clubs, which offered illegal gambling and prostitution. Hugh began boxing after quitting school sports.

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In addition, Keith was informed of the governor's decision to grant clemency during a meeting. He explained to Keith that it was believed that murder was against the law. Consequently, the governor was puzzled as to how the state could so easily execute a man.

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Keith went to Hugh's death row the night of his scheduled execution to assist in making the decision. Keith had been reflecting on the enjoyable times he and Hugh had as kids.

ENDING - Keith was informed by Hugh that he would rather die than spend the rest of his life in jail. Hugh told Keith as they parted ways that he had only wanted Jesse hurt and not killed. Keith decided to trust him.