John Grisham, the king of legal thrillers, is one of the best-selling authors of all time, with over 400 million copies sold worldwide. Before finding success as an author, he practiced law for a decade and even served for a time in the Mississippi House of Representatives. Grisham's experiences as a lawyer and legislator deeply influenced his writing, providing authentic insights into the intricacies of the legal system.
9 'The Chamber' Rating: 3.84/5 "I've spent my life hating people, and look what I have to show for it." The film adaptation of this legal drama was panned by critics but the novel was received more warmly. It's a darker tale from Grisham, exploring hate crimes, capital punishment, and the possibility of redemption.
7 'The Partner' Rating: 3.97/5 "Where was it written that you couldn't start over?" The Partner tells the story of Patrick Lanigan, a lawyer who embezzles $90m from his law firm and then fakes his own death. After successfully vanishing for four years and starting a new life in Brazil, Patrick is discovered and captured by private investigators hired by his former partners. He must take on a multi-fronted legal battle and stare down adversaries, or face years behind bars.
5 'The Runaway Jury' Rating: 4.02/5 "For him, the kicking of a bad habit was nothing but a simple act of willpower." The Runaway Jury revolves around jury manipulation in a major tobacco trial. Juror Nicholas Easter and his girlfriend, Marlee, conspire to control the jury's verdict.
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