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The Weight of Innocence
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
Publisher: Northwood Lore Books
Published: Nov 2 2024
Pages: 166
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In this masterfully crafted saga of justice, family bonds, and unwavering hope, internationally acclaimed author Alex Mercer weaves an unforgettable narrative that spans nearly six decades of Japanese history. Based on the shocking true events that stunned a nation and exposed the fault lines in Japan's renowned justice system, The Weight of Innocence delves deep into one of the most compelling cases of wrongful conviction in modern Asian history.
At the heart of this meticulously researched drama lies the story of Kenji Yamamoto, a rising star in Japan's competitive boxing world whose promising career is brutally cut short when he's accused of a murder he didn't commit. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Japan-a time of rapid modernization and shifting cultural values-the novel explores how a single night's events can unravel lives, challenge systemic injustice, and test the limits of familial devotion.
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