When John Grisham began writing his first novel, he never dreamed that he would become one of America's bestselling novelists. Yet the appeal of his legal thrillers such as the The Firm, The Pelican Brief, and The Client has been so great that the reading public regularly buys millions of copies of his books, and nearly all of his novels have been turned into major motion pictures.
Some Voter Comments
"I like this author because of the legal backgound of the author and the characters are trying to resolve issues in their lives."
"Writes books that aren't too spicy but are easy to enjoy."
"Suspense. I can't predict the endings."
"He keeps the reader interested. He makes the story believable. He turns the law into something interesting."
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If you like John Grisham's books, try these…
Compelling Evidence by Steve Martini
Capitol City (Sacramento)
attorney Paul Madriani narrates the tangled tale of his defense
of Talia Potter, his onetime lover, on the charge that she murdered
her husband.
Legal Tender
by Lisa Scottoline
Lawyer Bennie Rosato
has lost her boyfriend and business partner Mark Biscardi to a
young law associate. Then she finds Mark wants to dissolve their
partnership. Mark is killed and Bennie is the only suspect. Bennie
goes on the run to solve Mark's murder as additional bodies pile
up; and she's wanted for multiple homicide by a police force she's
angered by representing clients in excessive force and brutality
cases.
Personal Injuries by Scott Turow
Kindle County Superior
Court is rumored to be corrupt until personal-injury lawyer Robbie
Feaver gets caught with his hand in the proverbial cookie jar
by U.S. Attorney Stan Sennett. In exchange for a reduced sentence,
assurance his law partner will not be prosecuted, and extra time
to care for his dying wife, Robbie agrees to help expose the corruption
that leads all the way up the legal ladder.
Mitigating Circumstances by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg
After an intruder
invades the home of Assistant District Attorney Lily Forrester,
Lily finds that her life is spinning out of control, and turmoil
in both her professional and private lives comes to a boil.
Criminal Justice by Barbara Parker
He was a hotshot Miami
prosecutor--until a single error in judgment cost him everything.
But his troubles have only started, as his girlfriend is found
murdered in his apartment, and all suspicions lead straight to
him. Now a man sworn to uphold the truth finds himself on the
other side of the law, with nowhere to turn to prove his innocence.