Discover the best legal thrillers that'll leave you breathless! Explore courtroom dramas, shocking twists, and high-stakes intrigue.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court, where a young law clerk finds herself embroiled in a shocking mystery crafted by one of the most preeminent judges in America—from celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams.“Abrams follows in Dan Brown’s footprint with this masterfully plotted thriller that unfolds like the ultimate chess match—bold move to bolder move with lives hanging in the balance.”—Lisa Gardner, author of Before She Disappeared“A first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises—a terrific read.”—Scott Turow, author of Presumed InnocentAvery Keene, a brilliant young law clerk for the legendary Justice Howard Wynn, is doing her best to hold her life together—excelling in an arduous job with the court while also dealing with a troubled family. When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn—the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases—has slipped into a coma, Avery’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Plunged into an explosive role she never anticipated, Avery finds that Justice Wynn had been secretly researching one of the most controversial cases before the court—a proposed merger between an American biotech company and an Indian genetics firm, which promises to unleash breathtaking results in the medical field. She also discovers that Wynn suspected a dangerously related conspiracy that infiltrates the highest power corridors of Washington. As political wrangling ensues in Washington to potentially replace the ailing judge whose life and survival Avery controls, she begins to unravel a carefully constructed, chesslike sequence of clues left behind by Wynn. She comes to see that Wynn had a much more personal stake in the controversial case and realizes his complex puzzle will lead her directly into harm’s way in order to find the truth. While Justice Sleeps is a cunningly crafted, sophisticated novel, layered with myriad twists and a vibrant cast of characters. Drawing on her astute inside knowledge of the court and political landscape, Stacey Abrams shows herself to be not only a force for good in politics and voter fairness but also a major new talent in suspense fiction. DETAILS ISBN-13: 9780385546577 Publisher: Doubleday Publication Date: May 11, 2021 Pages: 384
From page-turning mysteries by John Grisham and Jo Nesbø, find a story that transports you in and out of the courtroom.
These government conspiracies, wrongful convictions, and courtroom dramas will captivate you.
John Grisham is a highly acclaimed American author known for his legal thrillers that have captivated readers worldwide. Born on February 8, 1955 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, Grisham practiced law for near
These government conspiracies, wrongful convictions, and courtroom dramas will captivate you.
Legal thrillers are gripping reads! Here are 8 legal thrillers that are considered must-reads of this genre. And don´t worry, not all 8 are by John Grisham.
Discover the best legal thrillers that'll leave you breathless! Explore courtroom dramas, shocking twists, and high-stakes intrigue.
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From international blockbusters to hidden gems, these classic legal thrillers deliver unbeatable courtroom drama without requiring you to report for jury duty.
Legal thrillers are gripping reads! Here are 8 legal thrillers that are considered must-reads of this genre. And don´t worry, not all 8 are by John Grisham.
Discover the best legal thrillers that'll leave you breathless! Explore courtroom dramas, shocking twists, and high-stakes intrigue.
Lives and lies are inextricably linked by a high-profile murder trial in The Fall Girl, the latest exhilarating legal thriller from bestselling author Marcia Clark. When Charlie Blair left Chicago behind--and her old life as Lauren Claybourne--for a gig in the Santa Cruz DA's office, things were supposed to be easier. Or at least nothing that a couple of Xanax and a tumbler of vodka couldn't handle. The plan had been working, until the murder of a local bail bondsman Shelly Hansen. Enter: hot-shot prosecutor Erika Lorman, she of the stellar record and unfailing touch with juries, a veritable legend in her own right. Fresh off the prosecution of celebrity chef Blake Steers, the newest resident of California's penitentiary system and perhaps its most high profile, she's thrust back into action alongside her new co-chair from the windy city and ready to do anything to put criminals behind bars. But as the fevered search for answers intensifies and the hunt for a killer continues, secrets from the past threaten to undo not just the case--but Erika and Charlie, too. Expertly plotted and relentlessly paced, The Fall Girl will keep readers guessing until the very end. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781644282656 Media Type: Hardcover Publisher: Rare Bird Books Publication Date: 09-13-2022 Pages: 302 Product Dimensions: 6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)About the Author California native Marcia Clark is the author of Guilt by Association, Guilt by Degrees, Killer Ambition, and The Competition, all part of the Rachel Knight series. A practicing criminal lawyer since 1979, she joined the Los Angeles District Attorney's office in 1981, where she served as prosecutor for the trials of Robert Bardo, convicted of killing actress Rebecca Schaeffer, and, most notably, O. J. Simpson. The bestselling Without a Doubt, which she cowrote, chronicles her work on the Simpson trial. Clark has been a frequent commentator on a variety of shows and networks, including Today, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, CNN, and MSNBC, as well as a legal correspondent for Entertainment Tonight.
Legal thrillers are gripping reads! Here are 8 legal thrillers that are considered must-reads of this genre. And don´t worry, not all 8 are by John Grisham.
Mack Malloy, ex-cop, not-quite-ex-drunk, and partner-on-the-wane in one of the country's most high-powered law firms. A longtime ally of the wayward, Mack is on the trail of a colleague, his firm's star litigator, who has vanished with more than five million dollars of a client's money. Soon Mack will descend into the enthralling and ominous heart of a city on his final, desperate, and courageous crusade to reinvent himself from the depths of his own shattered soul ...
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To defend her client, she must dig up a town’s darkest secrets.
Legal thrillers are gripping reads! Here are 8 legal thrillers that are considered must-reads of this genre. And don´t worry, not all 8 are by John Grisham.
From the author of the top-rated David Brunelle Legal Thriller Series... Talon Winter was one of the most feared civil litigators in the Pacific Northwest-until she was wrongfully terminated by her high-priced law firm for refusing to follow an unethical order. Forced to reinvent herself, Talon recalls the one time she truly enjoyed being a lawyer-defending a fellow tribal member accused of murder-and decides to strike out on her own as a criminal defense attorney. She's also going to sue the pants off her old firm. But balancing her personal lawsuit with a fledgling law practice proves more difficult that Talon imagined. She has no choice but to take on the first client who walks in her door: Michael Jameson, a successful, forty-something, African American husband and father-who's just been charged with a 25-year-old cold case murder, a gang-related drug deal gone horribly wrong. The one question Talon needs answered is the one question Michael refuses to answer: Did he do it? Michael insists it doesn't matter. He's not the same person he was twenty-five years ago. He's built a new life in the intervening years, and nothing that happens now will bring the victim back. Instead, he poses a far more provocative question: Would the legal system reach back that far to take away everything built up by a successful White man? Talon must simultaneously battle her old law firm, a condescending prosecutor, reluctant witnesses, and even her own client to achieve that most elusive of goals: Justice. | Author: Stephen Penner | Publisher: Stephen Penner | Publication Date: Dec 19, 2016 | Number of Pages: 313 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 069282202X | ISBN-13: 9780692822029
Anton Mackey is a man with everything. At least, he seems to be on the surface. He has a rising career as a private attorney, a lovely wife, a beautiful daughter; he and his family live in an idyll…
With its courtroom drama, twisty plot, deception, blackmail, and a body in the wrong grave, Surprise Witness is a head-scratching whodunit of a legal thriller.An unexpected revelation from a client leads the lawyers at A. Stein & Associates to discover a dark thread, veiled in secrets, connecting three war veterans to a life-altering encounter in the jungles of Vietnam. The attorneys must uncover the truth of what happened to stave off disaster, sending them on a wild pursuit of the surprising witnesses to it all.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The #1 bestselling author of While Justice Sleeps returns with another riveting and intricately plotted thriller, in which a blackmailed federal judge, a secret court and a brazen murder may lead to an unprecedented national crisis.“Abrams delivers another smart, zippy thriller.” —Washington Post“A thoroughly compelling take on the machinations of Washington and those covetous of power.” —New York MagazineSupreme Court clerk Avery Keene is back, trying to get her feet on solid ground after unraveling an international conspiracy in While Justice Sleeps. But as the sparks of Congressional hearings and political skirmishes swirl around her, Avery is approached at a legal conference by Preston Davies, an unassuming young man and fellow law clerk to a federal judge in Idaho. Davies believes his boss, Judge Francesca Whitner, was being blackmailed in the days before she died. Desperate to understand what happened, he gives Avery a file, a burner phone, and a fearful warning that there are highly dangerous people involved. Another shocking murder leads Avery to a list of names – all federal judges – and, alarmingly, all judges on the FISA Court (the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court), also known as America’s “secret court.” It is this body which grants permission to the government to wiretap Americans or spy on corporations suspected of terrorism. As Avery digs deeper, she begins to see a frightening pattern – and she worries that something far more sinister may be unfolding inside the nation’s third branch of government. With lives at stake, Avery must race the clock and an unexpected enemy to find the answer.Drawn from today’s headlines and woven with her unique insider perspective, Stacey Abrams combines twisting plotlines, wry wit, and clever puzzles to create another immensely entertaining suspense novel. DETAILS Paperback ISBN-13: 9780593466988 Publisher: Vintage Publication Date: April 2, 2024 Pages: 368 Hardcover ISBN-13: 9780385548328 Publisher: Doubleday Publication Date: May 23, 2023 Pages: 368
FROM USA TODAY BESTSELLING AUTHOR JOHN ELLSWORTHMichael Gresham is a criminal attorney who defends his clients with an iron will. They know that when he takes their case they are probably going to leave the courthouse a free man or free woman. But what happens when the defender becomes the defendant himself? A law partner will have to step up and do for him what he can't do for himself. Isn't that how it should work?Who Defends the Defense Lawyer...a New Twist on the Legal Financial ThrillerWatch up close as a tried and proven criminal defense lawyer is forced to face the most important case of his career. If he wins, he's a free man. If he loses, he will die in prison. A lawyer named Harley Sturgis comes on the scene just in time--if she's not too late already. It's her chance to shine in a career that has all but crashed and burned around her. But here comes her last chance, a chance to redeem herself and win the case that can restore both her and Michael Gresham's careers. Other Books in the Michael Gresham Series of Legal and Financial ThrillersThe Lawyer is part of the Attorney Michael Gresham Mystery Thriller Series which has more than 1,000+ five-star reviews and a million readers and counting. If you love a page-turning thriller with mystery, clandestine plotting and a dash of romance, pick up Sakharov the Bear today.This stand-alone novel features leading man Michael Gresham. Look for other mystery and legal and financial thriller books featuring Michael Gresham including The Lawyer, Secrets Girls Keep, The Law Partners, Carlos the Ant, and now Sakharov the Bear. They can be read in any order.Read These Books Free in Kindle UnlimitedEnjoy this Lawyer Mystery Thriller Series FREE as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. You can read these Kindle Unlimited books online via your Amazon Kindle Fire or on any smartphone or tablet with the free Amazon Books Kindle reading app."Legal thrills in the first degree!"--American Institute of JusticeInterview With Author John Ellsworth: Q: Where did you get the courtroom scenes? The seem very real for a writer and the strategy is so well-explained.A: Let's just say I spent a good part of my youth and middle years haunting courtrooms all over America. The courtroom thriller is essentially the same no matter where it's located or who's on trial. Q: The book is billed as a legal thriller. Isn't it just as much a crime thriller too?A: Anyone who loves stories about police and the FBI and criminal law is going to love this book. It's a book that's heavy on detail that just makes you feel like you're right there.Q: Is there any plan to continue on with the key characters in this novel?A: There are some thoughts about continuing on with Marcel and Danny, and of course Michael Gresham. These are exciting characters to me and their stories are very compelling.Q: So what comes next, more legal thrillers?A: Probably, plus I'm re-writing a psychological thriller that I'm going to put out there. Exciting times for me and my readers. | Author: John Ellsworth | Publisher: Independently Published | Publication Date: Mar 22, 2018 | Number of Pages: 370 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1980603227 | ISBN-13: 9781980603221
Judge Scott Sampson is put in an impossible position in this psychological thriller when his twin children are kidnapped and he is forced to let the blackmailers influence his legal judgments.
"I'll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time"--Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment "Absolutely gripping"--Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author of The Family Remains "Whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying"--Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Girl, Forgotten "Parks gets better and better"--Gillian McAllister, New York Times bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time Everyone has secrets, don't they? One last client A week at a beautiful chateau in the south of France--it should be a straightforward final job for Dora. She's a smart, stunning and discreet escort, and Daniel has paid for her services before. This time, all she has to do is to convince the assembled guests that she is his girlfriend. Dora is used to playing roles and being whatever men want her to be. It's all about putting on a front. One last chance It will be a last, luxurious look at how the other half lives before Dora turns her back on the escort world and all its dangers. She has found someone she loves and trusts. With him, she can escape the life she's trapped in. But when Dora arrives at the chateau, it quickly becomes obvious that nothing is what it seems... One last secret Dora finds herself face-to-face with a man she has never forgotten, the one man who really knows her. And as old secrets surface, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that one last secret could cost Dora her life... From the Sunday Times number one bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.
the thrilling, explosive and shocking debut legal crime thriller that has everyone gripped A superb legal thriller...crackles with tension Guardian A topical and gritty story Observer A thought-provoking and sparklingly intelligent novel, with the welcome bonus of an unguessable ending Daily Telegraph
