Stand Your Ground

In Victoria Christopher Murray's gripping novel Stand Your Ground, three women navigate the emotional turmoil and moral complexities surrounding a murder trial of an African American teenager, Marquis Johnson, shot by a man claiming self-defense. Janice Johnson is determined to seek justice for her son, but her differing approach from her husband strains their already fragile marriage. Meanwhile, Shelly Vance faces judgment as her husband stands trial for the shooting, while grappling with a secret that could alter the course of the case. As the characters confront their beliefs in justice and faith, their lives become intertwined in a powerful exploration of grief, loyalty, and societal issues.