Fiction / Legal Thriller Best Sellers

The second book in the Whistler series. Investigator Lacy Stoltz goes after a serial killer and closes in on a sitting judge.

When Justice Wynn slips into a coma, his law clerk, Avery Keene, must unravel the clues of a controversial case.

The third book in the Jake Brigance series. A 16-year-old is accused of killing a deputy in Clanton, Miss., in 1990.

The sixth book in the Mickey Haller series. Haller defends himself when police find the body of a former client in his car\'s trunk.

Cullen Post, a lawyer and Episcopal minister, antagonizes some ruthless killers when he takes on a wrongful conviction case.

A decorated World War II veteran shoots and kills a pastor inside a Mississippi church.

The lives of patients, doctors and activists intersect when a gunman holds them all hostage in a woman\'s health center in Mississippi.

Three students at a sleazy for-profit law school hope to expose the student-loan banker who runs it.

A whistleblower alerts a Florida investigator to judicial corruption involving the Mob and Indian casinos.

The attorney Sebastian Rudd is a “lone gunman” who hates injustice and the system and defends unpopular clients.

A downsized Wall Street lawyer joins a legal clinic in a small Virginia town, and becomes involved both in real people\'s lives and in litigation against the coal mining industry.

A sequel, about race and inheritance, to “A Time to Kill.”

An imprisoned ex-lawyer schemes to exchange this information about who murdered a judge for his freedom.

Partners in a small law firm take on a big case after a fast-track burnout joins them.

Samuel Sooleymon receives a basketball scholarship to North Carolina Central and determines to bring his family over from a civil war-ravaged South Sudan.

A criminal wants to save an innocent man on death row, but he must convince the authorities he\'s telling the truth.

The defense lawyer Mickey Haller and the L.A.P.D. detective Harry Bosch join forces against a child-killer.

An idealistic law-school graduate is forced to take a job at a large, brutalizing law firm.

Stories set in rural Mississippi.

Political and legal intrigue ensue when a Mississippi court rules against a company accused of dumping toxic waste.

A prisoner on death row begins performing miracles.

Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller (the Lincoln lawyer) team up to find a killer.

Powerful Washington lawyer Joel Backman, who has made a career out of getting criminals off, is finally caught by the FBI. Desperate to avoid jail, Backman makes a last-ditch effort to strike a deal with the Justice Department, offering to give up the names of powerful clients who have employed him over the years in return for his freedom. But the deal quickly goes sour, and Backman finds himself on the run. With the FBI and Russian intelligence agents on his trail, Backman will have to use all of his cunning and experience to stay alive and out of jail.

The story of a young man who becomes a newspaper reporter in small-town Mississippi

A legal thriller novel involving a lawyer's rise to wealth and power

Tyree Lincoln Smith is accused of murdering his father, a judge

"The Brethren" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows the lives of three former judges serving time in federal prison. The judges engage in a lucrative blackmail scheme targeting wealthy individuals. As the plot unfolds, it explores themes of corruption, morality, and the consequences of legal and ethical transgressions. Grisham's storytelling mastery is evident in this gripping legal drama.

"The Testament" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that revolves around a missionary in the Brazilian jungle who inherits a fortune from a deceased billionaire. The legal battle that ensues explores themes of faith, morality, and the clash between the worlds of law and spirituality. Grisham weaves a compelling narrative that combines legal drama with a thought-provoking exploration of human nature.

"The Partner" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows a lawyer, Patrick Lanigan, who fakes his death and embezzles millions of dollars, leading to a high-stakes pursuit. Grisham's storytelling expertise and legal background contribute to the novel's suspenseful plot and exploration of ethical dilemmas within the legal system.

In a sequel to “The Firm,” Mitch McDeere, who is now a partner at the world\'s largest law firm, gets caught up in a sinister plot.

A legal thriller novel exploring a high-stakes tobacco trial

"The Rainmaker" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows a young attorney, Rudy Baylor, as he takes on an insurance company accused of denying a leukemia patient's claim. The novel explores the challenges of the legal system, corporate greed, and the pursuit of justice. Grisham's storytelling skill is evident as he navigates the complexities of the legal world while addressing moral and ethical dilemmas.

"The Chamber" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that addresses issues of racism and capital punishment. The novel revolves around a young attorney defending his racist grandfather, who is on death row. Grisham explores the complexities of morality, justice, and family dynamics, creating a thought-provoking narrative.

A legal thriller about an eleven-year-old boy who becomes the target of both the FBI and the mafia after witnessing a lawyer's suicide.

"The Pelican Brief" by John Grisham is a legal thriller that follows a law student, Darby Shaw, who becomes entangled in a conspiracy involving the assassination of two Supreme Court justices. Grisham's fast-paced narrative, legal expertise, and suspenseful storytelling contribute to the novel's popularity and success.

"The Burden of Proof" by Scott Turow is a legal thriller that revolves around defense attorney Sandy Stern as he navigates a complex murder case and confronts personal challenges. Turow's novel explores themes of family, love, and the burdens individuals carry. The story combines legal drama with elements of mystery and introspection, creating a compelling narrative.

"Presumed Innocent" by Scott Turow is a legal thriller that follows prosecutor Rusty Sabich,

"Rage of Angels" by Sidney Sheldon is a legal thriller and romance novel that follows the life of Jennifer Parker, a young attorney. The story explores themes of ambition, love, and the challenges faced by a woman in a male-dominated profession. Sheldon's storytelling combines courtroom drama with elements of romance, creating a compelling narrative that has resonated with readers.

The legal thriller follows a defense attorney's efforts to represent a man accused of murder, exploring the complexities of the legal system.