"For almost two decades, investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell doggedly pursued the Klansmen responsible for some of the most notorious murders of the civil rights movement. This book is his amazing story. Thanks to him, and to courageous prosecutors, witnesses, and FBI agents, justice finally prevailed."
--John Grisham, author of The Guardians
"Jerry Mitchell's memoir revives promise for journalism. In this stirring, insider's account of four notorious crimes from the 1960s, his tenacious allies defy race and resignation to win historic miracles for justice."
--Taylor Branch, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Parting the Waters
"Race Against Time chronicles Jerry Mitchell's relentless and fearless pursuit of truth in decades old crimes from the civil rights era that provided justice for families and communities and put murderous Klansmen behind bars for life. He is living proof of the central role investigative journalism plays in preserving our democracy. This book should be read and studied for many years to come."
-- U.S. Senator Doug Jones
"I've never met anyone so committed to the truth and revealing the truth than Jerry Mitchell. He ignited the movement to bring justice to my family and so many others."
-- Reena Evers-Everette, daughter of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers
"It's one thing to have a great story to tell. But it's another thing to have it told by a great storyteller. Jerry Mitchell has written this book with power, talent, and conscience."
-- Rick Bragg, author of All Over but the Shoutin'
"This is a deep dive into the soul of America, a must-read for anybody interested in the Civil Rights Movement."
--Jeff Steinberg, founder of the Sojourn Project
"The nation owes Jerry Mitchell a debt of gratitude."
--David Goodman, brother of Andrew Goodman, one of three civil rights workers killed by the KKK during Mississippi's Freedom Summer