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John Grisham, born on February 8, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is one of the most successful and influential legal fiction novelists today. He has written over thirty books, and his novels are known best for their intricate plots and compelling characters set against complex backdrops of legal Read moreissues.

Grisham earned a degree in accounting from Mississippi State University and a Juris Doctor degree in 1981 from the University of Mississippi. While working in private practice, where he specialized in criminal and personal injury law, and serving in the Mississippi House of Representatives, John Grisham discovered his passion for writing and began working on his first novel. Though he continued practicing law for several years, he eventually quit to pursue writing full-time.

Grisham's legal knowledge and experience heavily influenced his writing. His legal thrillers are praised for their accuracy and attention to detail in procedures, terminology, and legal concepts, a testament to his expertise and commitment to research. A turning point in his writing career came in 1989 with his debut novel, A Time to Kill, where a young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two white men in the Deep South. Although not an immediate success, it eventually received critical acclaim and garnered a dedicated fan base. Grisham's second novel, The Firm, catapulted him to literary stardom. It focuses on a young lawyer who discovers his prestigious law firm's involvement in criminal activities. His suspenseful plots and legal expertise captivated readers and solidified his reputation as a master of the legal thriller genre.

Grisham continued to write legal thrillers, with some of his most popular novels including The Pelican Brief, The Client, and The Runaway Jury. His writing career extended beyond legal thrillers and showcased his versatility with novels like A Painted House and Skipping Christmas. Grisham's novels have inspired several successful screen adaptations, such as The Firm starring Tom Cruise, which grossed over $270 million worldwide and earned critical acclaim. Other notable adaptations include The Pelican Brief, A Time to Kill, The Rainmaker, and The Client.

John Grisham, a former lawyer turned successful novelist, is a true master of storytelling that has captivated readers and left a lasting impact on the literary world.

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  • The Law Student

    A Short Story Prequel to The French Illusion

    by John Grisham ...
    Series series The French Illusion Series
    In this original prequel to his upcoming thriller, The French Illusion, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham introduces his next unforgettable hero in a moving story of family, ambition, and the pursuit of justice.As a college football player in small-town North Carolina, Stuart Nash has always followed the path others expected him to take. But one life-changing decision—and one ... Read more

    $1.16 USD

  • The Guardians

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An idealistic lawyer makes dangerous enemies as he fights to free an innocent man sentenced to life in prison in this “suspenseful thriller mixed with powerful themes” (Associated Press).In the small Florida town of Seabrook, a young lawyer named Keith Russo was shot dead at his desk as he worked late one night. The killer left no clues. There were no witnesses, no ... Read more

    $9.59 USD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Racketeer

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Nothing is as it seems and everything’s fair game in this “deeply engrossing thriller” (The Washington Post) from the undisputed master of the legal thriller.“The Racketeer is guilty of only one thing: keeping us engaged until the very last page.”—USA TodayIn the history of the United States, only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett ... Read more

    $8.19 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Reckoning

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “An original, gripping, penetrating novel . . . Grisham is not only the master of suspense but also an acute observer of the human condition.”—David Grann, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The WagerOctober 1946, Clanton, MississippiPete Banning was Clanton, Mississippi’s favorite son—a decorated World War II hero, the patriarch of a prominent family, a farmer ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Street Lawyer

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Compelling . . . another timely tale from John Grisham. [The Street Lawyer] shows not only that Grisham has his finger on the public pulse but that he’s also out to prick its conscience.”—Chicago TribuneMichael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm with eight hundred lawyers. The money was good and getting better; ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • Sooley

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham is at the top of his game in this novel of a raw, young basketball player with big dreams—and even bigger challenges off the court.“Grisham is about as good a storyteller as we’ve got.”—The New York Times Book ReviewSamuel “Sooley” Sooleymon is just seventeen years old when he and his South Sudanese teammates come to the United States to compete in a ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Camino Island

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    Series Book 1 - Camino
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Soak up the sun—and the intrigue—with the first novel in John Grisham’s beloved Camino series.“A happy lark [that] provides the pleasure of a leisurely jaunt periodically jolted into high gear, just for the fun and speed of it.”—The New York Times Book ReviewA gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library ... Read more

    $7.39 USD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • Witness to a Trial

    A Short Story Prequel to The Whistler

    by John Grisham ...
    AN ORIGINAL E-SHORT • This prequel to John Grisham’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Whistler delivers a startling and original courtroom drama.In one small-town courthouse, the stakes are unbearably high for nearly everyone present: A judge presiding over his first murder trial. A defense attorney in over his head. A prosecutor out for blood and glory. The accused, who is possibly innocent. And ... Read more

    $1.16 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Rooster Bar

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and get ready to spend some time with this “buoyant, mischievous thriller” (Janet Maslin, The New York Times).Mark, Todd, and Zola came to law school to change the world, to make it a better place. But now, as third-year students, these close friends realize they have been duped. They all borrowed heavily to attend a third-tier, for ... Read more

    $7.39 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Whistler

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    Series Book 1 - The Whistler
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A high-stakes thrill ride through the darkest corners of the Sunshine State, from the author hailed as “the best thriller writer alive” by Ken Follett“Riveting . . . an elaborate conspiracy.”—The New York Times Book ReviewWe expect our judges to be honest and wise. Their integrity is the bedrock of the entire judicial system. We trust them to ensure fair trials, to ... Read more

    $9.59 USD

  • A Time to Kill

    A Novel

    by John Grisham ...
    Series Book 1 - Jake Brigance
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • John Grisham’s first novel is a searing courtroom drama that probes the savage depths of racial violence and introduced the world to fearless lawyer Jake Brigance.“John Grisham may well be the best American storyteller writing today.”—The Philadelphia InquirerThe life of a ten-year-old black girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless white men. The mostly white ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • The Litigators

    by John Grisham ...
    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A tremendously entertaining legal thriller, filled with the kind of courtroom strategies, theatrics, and suspense that have won John Grisham acclaim as “an absolute master” (The Washington Post).After leaving a fast-track legal career and going on a serious bender, David Zinc is sober, unemployed, and desperate enough to take a job at Finley & Figg, a self-described ... Read more

    $8.19 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobooks