The Jury

About the Book

A store owner and his son are brutally murdered on a cold January 1982 night in Aiken, S.C. Adonis Lee is selected to serve on the jury trying two black men for the crime. His hatred for blacks spurs him to push for a conviction even though the case for the prosecution is weak. On the first ballot, Adonis finds himself the only juror voting guilty, but he relentlessly pressures the other eleven, hoping to change their votes. A recent look into the lives of jurors reveal events that could influence their life and death decisions. Can one man force a conviction? A story of love, dreams and aspirations leading to a startling climax.

About the Author

Ken Woodcock is retired and now resides in Chester, Va. He lived in Aiken in 1982 when the trial "The Jury" is based on took place, so he is familiar with the area. Ken published his first book, "Scott's Addition" (Xlibris Corp) in 2001. He has also written many short stories and articles.