AR Book Level
6.3
AR Points
58
Word Count
355,226
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
19782 EN
About this book
"The Executioner's Song" is a two-volume novel that tells the story of Gary Gilmore, a convicted murderer who was executed in Utah in January 1977. The book chronicles Gilmore's crimes, his trial, and the events leading to his execution, including his controversial choice to waive his appeals and request the death penalty. The narrative also follows the lawyers, witnesses, and family members involved in the case.