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Sleeping Beauty
by Phillip Margolin • 2004
A true-crime book about her murdered family holds a secret only the real killer could know.
3.93
4k+
Sleeping Beauty Summary
Sleeping Beauty 95%
A true-crime book about her murdered family holds a secret only the real killer could know.
by Phillip Margolin 2004
3.93
4k+ ratings
Rogue Lawyer
by John Grisham • 2015
From a bulletproof van, a cynical lawyer defends the indefensible as enemies close in.
3.81
91k+
Rogue Lawyer Summary
Rogue Lawyer 95%
From a bulletproof van, a cynical lawyer defends the indefensible as enemies close in.
by John Grisham 2015
3.81
91k+ ratings
The Judge's List
by John Grisham • 2021
An anonymous tip pulls a judicial investigator into the hunt for a serial killer on the bench.
4.14
122k+
The Judge's List Summary
The Judge's List 95%
An anonymous tip pulls a judicial investigator into the hunt for a serial killer on the bench.
by John Grisham 2021
4.14
122k+ ratings
Shadow of A Doubt
by William J. Coughlin • 1991
A down-and-out lawyer in recovery defends an old flame's stepdaughter on a murder charge.
4.23
3k+
Shadow of A Doubt Summary
Shadow of A Doubt 95%
A down-and-out lawyer in recovery defends an old flame's stepdaughter on a murder charge.
by William J. Coughlin 1991
4.23
3k+ ratings
The Perfect Marriage
by Jeneva Rose • 2020
His mistress is dead in his bed. His only defense attorney: the wife he betrayed.
3.97
1.2M+
The Perfect Marriage Summary
The Perfect Marriage 95%
His mistress is dead in his bed. His only defense attorney: the wife he betrayed.
by Jeneva Rose 2020
3.97
1.2M+ ratings
Those Empty Eyes
by Charlie Donlea • 2023
Wrongly accused of her family's murder, a teen becomes an investigator chasing the real killer.
4.14
101k+
Those Empty Eyes Summary
Those Empty Eyes 95%
Wrongly accused of her family's murder, a teen becomes an investigator chasing the real killer.
by Charlie Donlea 2023
4.14
101k+ ratings
Last Breath
by Karin Slaughter • 2017
A young lawyer fights to emancipate a desperate teenager, not realizing the girl has already won.
3.81
32k+
Last Breath Summary
Last Breath 94%
A young lawyer fights to emancipate a desperate teenager, not realizing the girl has already won.
by Karin Slaughter 2017
3.81
32k+ ratings
A Cold Day in Hell
by Lissa Marie Redmond • 2018
A cold case detective works for her rival to clear his godson of a murder charge.
4.06
1k+
A Cold Day in Hell Summary
A Cold Day in Hell 94%
A cold case detective works for her rival to clear his godson of a murder charge.
by Lissa Marie Redmond 2018
4.06
1k+ ratings
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
by Robert Dugoni • 2024
A biotech CEO accused of murder. Her defender: the childhood rival who knows she's a liar.
4.36
19k+
Beyond Reasonable Doubt Summary
Beyond Reasonable Doubt 94%
A biotech CEO accused of murder. Her defender: the childhood rival who knows she's a liar.
by Robert Dugoni 2024
4.36
19k+ ratings
The Lincoln Lawyer
by Michael Connelly • 2005
A Los Angeles lawyer's dream client is accused of assault, but he's hiding a murder.
4.23
260k+
The Lincoln Lawyer Summary
The Lincoln Lawyer 94%
A Los Angeles lawyer's dream client is accused of assault, but he's hiding a murder.
by Michael Connelly 2005
4.23
260k+ ratings
The Hamptons Lawyer
by James Patterson • 2025
A defense attorney fighting cancer takes on a murder case that pulls her into a mob war.
4.19
13k+
The Hamptons Lawyer Summary
The Hamptons Lawyer 94%
A defense attorney fighting cancer takes on a murder case that pulls her into a mob war.
by James Patterson 2025
4.19
13k+ ratings
The Last Chance Lawyer
by William Bernhardt • 2019
A disgraced lawyer's case: a woman framed for murder, a nine-year-old girl bound for traffickers.
4.27
5k+
The Last Chance Lawyer Summary
The Last Chance Lawyer 94%
A disgraced lawyer's case: a woman framed for murder, a nine-year-old girl bound for traffickers.
by William Bernhardt 2019
4.27
5k+ ratings
Primal Fear
by William Diehl • 1992
An altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop. Defense attorney suspects a violent alter ego.
4.24
10k+
Primal Fear Summary
Primal Fear 94%
An altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop. Defense attorney suspects a violent alter ego.
by William Diehl 1992
4.24
10k+ ratings
The Widow
by John Grisham • 2025
A broke lawyer seizes a widow's fortune, then poison kills her and he's charged with murder.
4.07
120k+
The Widow Summary
The Widow 94%
A broke lawyer seizes a widow's fortune, then poison kills her and he's charged with murder.
by John Grisham 2025
4.07
120k+ ratings
Kasacja
by Remigiusz Mróz • 2015
A defense attorney and her apprentice take on a double-murder case the mafia has already rigged.
3.87
11k+
Kasacja Summary
Kasacja 94%
A defense attorney and her apprentice take on a double-murder case the mafia has already rigged.
by Remigiusz Mróz 2015
3.87
11k+ ratings
The #1 Lawyer
by James Patterson • 2024
Fighting cancer, a defense attorney takes a murder case that the evidence says she should lose.
4.26
30k+
The #1 Lawyer Summary
The #1 Lawyer 94%
Fighting cancer, a defense attorney takes a murder case that the evidence says she should lose.
by James Patterson 2024
4.26
30k+ ratings
Anatomy of an Alibi
by Ashley Elston • 2026
Her husband's secret wasn't a mistress. It was a decade-old murder her family covered up.
3.79
147k+
Anatomy of an Alibi Summary
Anatomy of an Alibi 94%
Her husband's secret wasn't a mistress. It was a decade-old murder her family covered up.
by Ashley Elston 2026
3.79
147k+ ratings
The Holdout
by Graham Moore • 2020
The holdout juror who freed a suspect wakes to a dead colleague and a murder charge.
3.83
36k+
The Holdout Summary
The Holdout 94%
The holdout juror who freed a suspect wakes to a dead colleague and a murder charge.
by Graham Moore 2020
3.83
36k+ ratings
Presumed Innocent
by Scott Turow • 1987
A prosecutor investigates his lover's murder, then the evidence points straight back at him.
4.09
127k+
Presumed Innocent Summary
Presumed Innocent 94%
A prosecutor investigates his lover's murder, then the evidence points straight back at him.
by Scott Turow 1987
4.09
127k+ ratings
Triptych
by Karin Slaughter • 2006
A murdered prostitute missing her tongue entangles a detective, a GBI agent, and a paroled ex-con.
4.13
131k+
Triptych Summary
Triptych 94%
A murdered prostitute missing her tongue entangles a detective, a GBI agent, and a paroled ex-con.
by Karin Slaughter 2006
4.13
131k+ ratings
While Justice Sleeps
by Stacey Abrams • 2021
Guardian of a comatose justice, a law clerk uncovers a White House conspiracy worth killing for.
3.95
46k+
While Justice Sleeps Summary
While Justice Sleeps 93%
Guardian of a comatose justice, a law clerk uncovers a White House conspiracy worth killing for.
by Stacey Abrams 2021
3.95
46k+ ratings
Along Came a Spider
by James Patterson • 1993
A D.C. detective hunts a fame-obsessed teacher who kidnapped two children from an elite school.
4.13
491k+
Along Came a Spider Summary
Along Came a Spider 93%
A D.C. detective hunts a fame-obsessed teacher who kidnapped two children from an elite school.
by James Patterson 1993
4.13
491k+ ratings
Drop Shot
by Harlan Coben • 1996
US Open tennis prodigy shot dead. A sports agent she called digs into a cover-up six years deep.
3.99
50k+
Drop Shot Summary
Drop Shot 93%
US Open tennis prodigy shot dead. A sports agent she called digs into a cover-up six years deep.
by Harlan Coben 1996
3.99
50k+ ratings
The List
by Steve Martini • 1997
An overlooked novelist invents a male pseudonym. The bestseller attracts millions, and a murderer.
3.96
13k+
The List Summary
The List 93%
An overlooked novelist invents a male pseudonym. The bestseller attracts millions, and a murderer.
by Steve Martini 1997
3.96
13k+ ratings
Silent Crime
by W.L. Knightly • 2019
A retiring detective faces a killer who forces corrupt officials to play hangman with their crimes.
3.96
2k+
Silent Crime Summary
Silent Crime 93%
A retiring detective faces a killer who forces corrupt officials to play hangman with their crimes.
by W.L. Knightly 2019
3.96
2k+ ratings
The Runaway Jury
by John Grisham • 1996
A billion-dollar tobacco trial. One juror. And a verdict for sale to the highest bidder.
4.03
316k+
The Runaway Jury Summary
The Runaway Jury 93%
A billion-dollar tobacco trial. One juror. And a verdict for sale to the highest bidder.
by John Grisham 1996
4.03
316k+ ratings
Absolute Power
by David Baldacci • 1996
A thief witnesses a murder involving the President; a lawyer must save him and expose the cover-up.
4.21
115k+
Absolute Power Summary
Absolute Power 93%
A thief witnesses a murder involving the President; a lawyer must save him and expose the cover-up.
by David Baldacci 1996
4.21
115k+ ratings
The Murder Rule
by Dervla McTiernan • 2022
She infiltrates the innocence project to keep a man in prison, using her mother's diary.
3.68
30k+
The Murder Rule Summary
The Murder Rule 93%
She infiltrates the innocence project to keep a man in prison, using her mother's diary.
by Dervla McTiernan 2022
3.68
30k+ ratings
Pop Goes the Weasel
by M.J. Arlidge • 2014
When hearts arrive on doorsteps, a detective with her own violent past must find the killer.
4.13
29k+
Pop Goes the Weasel Summary
Pop Goes the Weasel 93%
When hearts arrive on doorsteps, a detective with her own violent past must find the killer.
by M.J. Arlidge 2014
4.13
29k+ ratings
The Black Echo
by Michael Connelly • 1992
Harry Bosch's dead comrade pulls him into a bank heist where the FBI is the enemy.
4.14
218k+
The Black Echo Summary
The Black Echo 93%
Harry Bosch's dead comrade pulls him into a bank heist where the FBI is the enemy.
by Michael Connelly 1992
4.14
218k+ ratings
Ragdoll
by Daniel Cole • 2017
A stitched corpse and a list of six names: a disgraced detective is the last.
3.87
25k+
Ragdoll Summary
Ragdoll 93%
A stitched corpse and a list of six names: a disgraced detective is the last.
by Daniel Cole 2017
3.87
25k+ ratings
The Racketeer
by John Grisham • 2012
A wrongfully jailed lawyer trades a judge's murderer for his freedom and a new face.
3.90
118k+
The Racketeer Summary
The Racketeer 93%
A wrongfully jailed lawyer trades a judge's murderer for his freedom and a new face.
by John Grisham 2012
3.90
118k+ ratings
Rules of Prey
by John Sandford • 1989
A serial killer with a rulebook. A detective who hates rules. The hunt is on.
4.11
95k+
Rules of Prey Summary
Rules of Prey 93%
A serial killer with a rulebook. A detective who hates rules. The hunt is on.
by John Sandford 1989
4.11
95k+ ratings
The Street Lawyer
by John Grisham • 1998
A hostage crisis compels a corporate lawyer to defend the very people his firm evicted.
3.89
124k+
The Street Lawyer Summary
The Street Lawyer 93%
A hostage crisis compels a corporate lawyer to defend the very people his firm evicted.
by John Grisham 1998
3.89
124k+ ratings
Guess Again
by Charlie Donlea • 2025
An ex-detective reopens a cold case. The sole lead: the serial killer who murdered his father.
4.15
62k+
Guess Again Summary
Guess Again 93%
An ex-detective reopens a cold case. The sole lead: the serial killer who murdered his father.
by Charlie Donlea 2025
4.15
62k+ ratings
The Outsider
by Stephen King • 2018
Forensic proof: a coach killed a boy. Video proof: he was miles away. Both are undeniable.
4.01
387k+
The Outsider Summary
The Outsider 93%
Forensic proof: a coach killed a boy. Video proof: he was miles away. Both are undeniable.
by Stephen King 2018
4.01
387k+ ratings
The Black Book
by James Patterson • 2017
A detective's twin sister must clear him of a double murder he can't remember.
4.28
43k+
The Black Book Summary
The Black Book 93%
A detective's twin sister must clear him of a double murder he can't remember.
by James Patterson 2017
4.28
43k+ ratings
Take Down
by Fern Michaels • 2014
After a defective drug kills children, a team's FBI heist forces the company to pay.
4.35
2k+
Take Down Summary
Take Down 93%
After a defective drug kills children, a team's FBI heist forces the company to pay.
by Fern Michaels 2014
4.35
2k+ ratings
The Client
by John Grisham • 2005
An eleven-year-old knows the Mafia's darkest secret. The FBI wants it. The mob wants him dead.
4.06
467k+
The Client Summary
The Client 93%
An eleven-year-old knows the Mafia's darkest secret. The FBI wants it. The mob wants him dead.
by John Grisham 2005
4.06
467k+ ratings
Dissection of a Murder
by Jo Murray • 2026
A barrister must win a murder trial against her husband while her secret past closes in.
4.10
27k+
Dissection of a Murder Summary
Dissection of a Murder 92%
A barrister must win a murder trial against her husband while her secret past closes in.
by Jo Murray 2026
4.10
27k+ ratings
A Time to Kill
by John Grisham • 1989
A father kills his daughter's rapists in court. Can a young lawyer save him from execution?
4.12
829k+
A Time to Kill Summary
A Time to Kill 92%
A father kills his daughter's rapists in court. Can a young lawyer save him from execution?
by John Grisham 1989
4.12
829k+ ratings
The Keeper of Lost Causes
by Jussi Adler-Olsen • 2007
A washed-up cop unearths a cold case: a politician who vanished from a ferry five years ago.
4.01
95k+
The Keeper of Lost Causes Summary
The Keeper of Lost Causes 92%
A washed-up cop unearths a cold case: a politician who vanished from a ferry five years ago.
by Jussi Adler-Olsen 2007
4.01
95k+ ratings
Dark Places
by Gillian Flynn • 2009
Broke, a massacre survivor takes cash from crime buffs to prove her imprisoned brother is innocent.
3.94
846k+
Dark Places Summary
Dark Places 92%
Broke, a massacre survivor takes cash from crime buffs to prove her imprisoned brother is innocent.
by Gillian Flynn 2009
3.94
846k+ ratings
The Appeal
by John Grisham • 2008
Their client won in court. Now a billionaire is buying the judges who can reverse it.
3.65
63k+
The Appeal Summary
The Appeal 92%
Their client won in court. Now a billionaire is buying the judges who can reverse it.
by John Grisham 2008
3.65
63k+ ratings
Her Honor
by William J. Coughlin • 1987
A newly appointed judge is handed a mercy-killing trial that mirrors her own darkest decision.
4.24
1k+
Her Honor Summary
Her Honor 92%
A newly appointed judge is handed a mercy-killing trial that mirrors her own darkest decision.
by William J. Coughlin 1987
4.24
1k+ ratings
Little Boy Blue
by M.J. Arlidge • 2016
A detective's secret life cracks open when the murder victim is her former dominator.
4.19
16k+
Little Boy Blue Summary
Little Boy Blue 92%
A detective's secret life cracks open when the murder victim is her former dominator.
by M.J. Arlidge 2016
4.19
16k+ ratings
Stillhouse Lake
by Rachel Caine • 2017
She fled her serial-killer husband's crimes and built a new life. Then a body surfaces in her lake.
4.10
196k+
Stillhouse Lake Summary
Stillhouse Lake 92%
She fled her serial-killer husband's crimes and built a new life. Then a body surfaces in her lake.
by Rachel Caine 2017
4.10
196k+ ratings
Judge & Jury
by James Patterson • 2006
When a mob trial bombing kills her son, a juror becomes the hunter.
4.01
52k+
Judge & Jury Summary
Judge & Jury 92%
When a mob trial bombing kills her son, a juror becomes the hunter.
by James Patterson 2006
4.01
52k+ ratings
Look Closer
by David Ellis • 2022
A law professor's mistress is murdered on Halloween. He knows the killer. That's the problem.
4.14
166k+
Look Closer Summary
Look Closer 92%
A law professor's mistress is murdered on Halloween. He knows the killer. That's the problem.
by David Ellis 2022
4.14
166k+ ratings
The Fourth Monkey
by J.D. Barker • 2017
A dead man's severed ear forces a detective to hunt a killer who buries girls alive.
4.26
88k+
The Fourth Monkey Summary
The Fourth Monkey 92%
A dead man's severed ear forces a detective to hunt a killer who buries girls alive.
by J.D. Barker 2017
4.26
88k+ ratings
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