Crime: Against Children,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol Abuse,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Drug Use/Abuse,Sexual Content: Mild Sexual Content/Themes,Violence: Child Abuse,Violence: Domestic/Physical Abuse,Violence: Mild Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape
This is a book not only about how the story of one crime was constructed, but also about how we understand our past and the nature of forgiveness. A note on source material. Legal note. Sources consulted, including trial transcripts.
Title alpha The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir
Level Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus
Pages Count 336
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Autobiography. Memoirs. True crime stories. Murder. Dysfunctional families. Ricky Joseph Langley. Capital punishment. Conduct of court proceedings. Child abuse. Sexual abuse. Adult child-abuse victims. Trials. Rural life. Investigations. Justice. Practicing law. Law students.
Lexile 900L
Trim Size 9 1/4" x 6 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-05-15
JLG Release Date Sep 2017
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus
Adult Crossover Thrillers Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
This 14-book category includes suspenseful fiction and nonfiction for high school readers who are ready for adult reading. *Take note: these selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.