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by John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham is the acclaimed master of the legal thriller. Now, he’s back with his first-ever whodunit, even more suspenseful than his courtroom dramas, as a small-time lawyer accused of murder races to find the real killer to clear his name. “A classic, compulsive, taut and thrilling novel from one of the great storytellers of our time. The Widow is John Grisham at his irresistible, unforgettable best.”—Chris Whitaker, author of All the Colors of the Dark Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while his marriage slowly falls apart. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it. Once he hooks the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. When she is hospitalized after a car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn’t commit: murder. Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the circumstantial evidence is against him, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. To save himself, he must find the real killer….
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Like Grisham's work, this novel features a small-town legal setting where a patent attorney is thrust into a high-stakes murder trial. It captures the same David-vs-Goliath energy and intricate procedural details that fans of legal thrillers crave.
by Scott Turow
As a cornerstone of the legal thriller genre, Turow's masterpiece mirrors the complex character studies and moral ambiguities found in Grisham's stories. It focuses on a prosecutor accused of murder, blending legal strategy with deep psychological tension.
Readers who enjoy the tactical maneuvering of Grisham's protagonists will appreciate Mickey Haller's street-smart approach to the law. The book excels at showing the 'behind-the-scenes' grit of the justice system.
by Graham Moore
This book offers a unique perspective on the legal process by focusing on the jury's experience both during and after a high-profile trial. It shares Grisham's interest in how the justice system can succeed or fail based on human bias.
If you enjoy the high-concept legal puzzles Grisham often presents, this thriller—featuring a serial killer who manages to join the jury—is a must-read. It combines intense courtroom action with a terrifying cat-and-mouse game.
This novel explores the intersection of legal duty and family loyalty, a theme often touched upon in Grisham's more personal stories. It is a slow-burn legal drama that focuses heavily on the emotional toll of a trial.
by Angie Kim
A literary legal thriller that uses a courtroom setting to dissect a complex mystery involving an immigrant family. It matches Grisham's ability to weave social commentary into a compelling legal narrative.
For readers interested in the 'widow' theme and legal rights, this historical mystery features Bombay's first female solicitor. It shares Grisham's focus on legal ethics and protecting the vulnerable from systemic exploitation.
This classic is the blueprint for many of Grisham's books, focusing on the meticulous preparation and psychological warfare of a murder trial. It captures the same authentic legal atmosphere and small-town tension.
by Scott Turow
Following a defense attorney investigating his own wife's suicide, this book mirrors Grisham's talent for blending personal tragedy with complex financial and legal investigations.
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