The rag and bone shop

By Robert Cormier

Subjects: Mystery, Police, Mystery and detective stories, Juvenile Fiction, Large type books, Detectives, Murder, New York Times reviewed, Homicide, Fiction, Mystery fiction, Criminal investigation, Detective and mystery stories

Description: Twelve-year old Jason is accused of the brutal murder of a young girl. Is he innocent or guilty? The shocked town calls on an interrogator with a stellar reputation: he always gets a confession. The confrontation between Jason and his interrogator forms the chilling climax of this terrifying look at what can happen when the pursuit of justice becomes a personal crusade for victory at any cost.From the Hardcover edition.