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Twelve Angry Men
by Reginald Rose • 1954
A teenager faces the electric chair. Eleven jurors vote guilty. One refuses to rush.
4.07
38k+
Twelve Angry Men Summary
Twelve Angry Men 90%
A teenager faces the electric chair. Eleven jurors vote guilty. One refuses to rush.
by Reginald Rose 1954
4.07
38k+ ratings
Terror
by Ferdinand von Schirach • 2015
A pilot shot down a hijacked plane to save a stadium. Now you are his jury.
4.16
10k+
Terror Summary
Terror 88%
A pilot shot down a hijacked plane to save a stadium. Now you are his jury.
by Ferdinand von Schirach 2015
4.16
10k+ ratings
The Brass Verdict
by Michael Connelly • 2008
A lawyer inherits a dead man's Hollywood murder trial without knowing which secret got him killed.
4.24
99k+
The Brass Verdict Summary
The Brass Verdict 87%
A lawyer inherits a dead man's Hollywood murder trial without knowing which secret got him killed.
by Michael Connelly 2008
4.24
99k+ ratings
Th1rt3en
by Steve Cavanagh • 2018
A movie star on trial for murder. His lawyer must unmask a serial killer on the jury.
4.20
117k+
Th1rt3en Summary
Th1rt3en 87%
A movie star on trial for murder. His lawyer must unmask a serial killer on the jury.
by Steve Cavanagh 2018
4.20
117k+ ratings
The Devil's Advocate
by Steve Cavanagh • 2021
A con-man lawyer takes on a corrupt DA to save an innocent man from death row.
4.33
23k+
The Devil's Advocate Summary
The Devil's Advocate 87%
A con-man lawyer takes on a corrupt DA to save an innocent man from death row.
by Steve Cavanagh 2021
4.33
23k+ 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 87%
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 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 87%
A billion-dollar tobacco trial. One juror. And a verdict for sale to the highest bidder.
by John Grisham 1996
4.03
316k+ 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 87%
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
Defending Jacob
by William Landay • 2012
A prosecutor's son is charged with murder. The search for the truth will fracture his family.
4.00
312k+
Defending Jacob Summary
Defending Jacob 86%
A prosecutor's son is charged with murder. The search for the truth will fracture his family.
by William Landay 2012
4.00
312k+ 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 86%
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
Her Cold Justice
by Robert Dugoni • 2026
A PI's nephew is charged with double murder. The prosecutor has never lost a case.
4.50
10k+
Her Cold Justice Summary
Her Cold Justice 86%
A PI's nephew is charged with double murder. The prosecutor has never lost a case.
by Robert Dugoni 2026
4.50
10k+ ratings
The Cross
by Steve Cavanagh • 2015
A con-man lawyer's quest for justice pits him against a corrupt police death squad.
3.99
6k+
The Cross Summary
The Cross 86%
A con-man lawyer's quest for justice pits him against a corrupt police death squad.
by Steve Cavanagh 2015
3.99
6k+ 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 86%
A wrongfully jailed lawyer trades a judge's murderer for his freedom and a new face.
by John Grisham 2012
3.90
118k+ 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 86%
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
Cross Justice
by James Patterson • 2015
Alex Cross clears his cousin of murder while uncovering the family secrets that killed his parents.
4.27
34k+
Cross Justice Summary
Cross Justice 86%
Alex Cross clears his cousin of murder while uncovering the family secrets that killed his parents.
by James Patterson 2015
4.27
34k+ ratings
Fifty-Fifty
by Steve Cavanagh • 2020
Two daughters are found covered in their father's blood. Each swears the other murdered him.
4.27
56k+
Fifty-Fifty Summary
Fifty-Fifty 86%
Two daughters are found covered in their father's blood. Each swears the other murdered him.
by Steve Cavanagh 2020
4.27
56k+ 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 86%
The holdout juror who freed a suspect wakes to a dead colleague and a murder charge.
by Graham Moore 2020
3.83
36k+ ratings
Resurrection Walk
by Michael Connelly • 2023
A mother convicted of murdering her deputy ex-husband draws Haller into a deadly sheriff's cover-up.
4.53
78k+
Resurrection Walk Summary
Resurrection Walk 86%
A mother convicted of murdering her deputy ex-husband draws Haller into a deadly sheriff's cover-up.
by Michael Connelly 2023
4.53
78k+ 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 86%
From a bulletproof van, a cynical lawyer defends the indefensible as enemies close in.
by John Grisham 2015
3.81
91k+ ratings
Innocent by Scott Turow
by Scott Turow • 2010
His wife dead, a judge faces the prosecutor who once tried to convict him of murder.
3.99
18k+
Innocent by Scott Turow Summary
Innocent by Scott Turow 86%
His wife dead, a judge faces the prosecutor who once tried to convict him of murder.
by Scott Turow 2010
3.99
18k+ ratings
Two Kinds of Stranger
by Steve Cavanagh • 2025
A kindness influencer, publicly betrayed, is framed for murder by the stranger she tried to help.
4.36
15k+
Two Kinds of Stranger Summary
Two Kinds of Stranger 86%
A kindness influencer, publicly betrayed, is framed for murder by the stranger she tried to help.
by Steve Cavanagh 2025
4.36
15k+ ratings
Limitations
by Scott Turow • 2006
A judge stalked by anonymous threats must decide a rape case that resurrects his own guilt.
3.48
4k+
Limitations Summary
Limitations 86%
A judge stalked by anonymous threats must decide a rape case that resurrects his own guilt.
by Scott Turow 2006
3.48
4k+ 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 86%
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
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 86%
A prosecutor investigates his lover's murder, then the evidence points straight back at him.
by Scott Turow 1987
4.09
127k+ ratings
The Plea
by Steve Cavanagh • 2015
A con-man lawyer must defend a tech billionaire for murder, or the CIA imprisons his wife.
4.28
31k+
The Plea Summary
The Plea 86%
A con-man lawyer must defend a tech billionaire for murder, or the CIA imprisons his wife.
by Steve Cavanagh 2015
4.28
31k+ 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 86%
Guardian of a comatose justice, a law clerk uncovers a White House conspiracy worth killing for.
by Stacey Abrams 2021
3.95
46k+ ratings
The Chamber
by John Grisham • 1994
A young lawyer races to save his grandfather, a Klansman facing execution in four weeks.
3.86
147k+
The Chamber Summary
The Chamber 86%
A young lawyer races to save his grandfather, a Klansman facing execution in four weeks.
by John Grisham 1994
3.86
147k+ 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 86%
His mistress is dead in his bed. His only defense attorney: the wife he betrayed.
by Jeneva Rose 2020
3.97
1.2M+ ratings
The Liar
by Steve Cavanagh • 2017
When a missing teen case reopens an old murder, a con-man lawyer must outfox an avenger.
4.30
18k+
The Liar Summary
The Liar 85%
When a missing teen case reopens an old murder, a con-man lawyer must outfox an avenger.
by Steve Cavanagh 2017
4.30
18k+ ratings
A Calamity of Souls
by David Baldacci • 2024
White and Black lawyers risk everything to save a veteran framed for murder in 1968 Virginia.
4.46
75k+
A Calamity of Souls Summary
A Calamity of Souls 85%
White and Black lawyers risk everything to save a veteran framed for murder in 1968 Virginia.
by David Baldacci 2024
4.46
75k+ ratings
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
by Christopher Sergel • 1995
In 1930s Alabama, Scout's father defends a Black man, forcing her to see her town's hidden face.
4.51
25k+
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird Summary
Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird 85%
In 1930s Alabama, Scout's father defends a Black man, forcing her to see her town's hidden face.
by Christopher Sergel 1995
4.51
25k+ ratings
Life Of Crime
by Harry Ognall • 2018
A British judge on prosecuting the Ripper, freeing Stagg, and the case that still haunts him.
3.70
841
Life Of Crime Summary
Life Of Crime 85%
A British judge on prosecuting the Ripper, freeing Stagg, and the case that still haunts him.
by Harry Ognall 2018
3.70
841 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 85%
Their client won in court. Now a billionaire is buying the judges who can reverse it.
by John Grisham 2008
3.65
63k+ ratings
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
by Stieg Larsson • 2007
Shot and left for dead, Lisbeth Salander faces a trial rigged by spies inside the government.
4.25
781k+
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest Summary
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest 85%
Shot and left for dead, Lisbeth Salander faces a trial rigged by spies inside the government.
by Stieg Larsson 2007
4.25
781k+ 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 85%
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
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 85%
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
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 85%
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
Anatomy of a Murder
by Robert Traver • 1958
When a soldier kills his wife's accused rapist, a small-town lawyer must prove he was insane.
4.05
4k+
Anatomy of a Murder Summary
Anatomy of a Murder 85%
When a soldier kills his wife's accused rapist, a small-town lawyer must prove he was insane.
by Robert Traver 1958
4.05
4k+ ratings
The Accomplice
by Steve Cavanagh • 2022
A defense attorney who only defends the innocent takes the case of a serial killer's wife.
4.42
17k+
The Accomplice Summary
The Accomplice 85%
A defense attorney who only defends the innocent takes the case of a serial killer's wife.
by Steve Cavanagh 2022
4.42
17k+ ratings
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult • 2016
Removed from a white newborn's care for being Black, a nurse stands trial for his death.
4.36
444k+
Small Great Things Summary
Small Great Things 85%
Removed from a white newborn's care for being Black, a nurse stands trial for his death.
by Jodi Picoult 2016
4.36
444k+ 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 85%
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 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 85%
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
Tell Me Your Dreams
by Sidney Sheldon • 1998
Haunted by a stalker, a woman finds herself accused of murders she cannot remember committing.
3.99
56k+
Tell Me Your Dreams Summary
Tell Me Your Dreams 85%
Haunted by a stalker, a woman finds herself accused of murders she cannot remember committing.
by Sidney Sheldon 1998
3.99
56k+ ratings
The Rainmaker
by John Grisham • 1995
A broke law grad sues an insurance giant that denied a dying boy his only chance.
4.02
209k+
The Rainmaker Summary
The Rainmaker 85%
A broke law grad sues an insurance giant that denied a dying boy his only chance.
by John Grisham 1995
4.02
209k+ ratings
Pleading Guilty
by Scott Turow • 1993
A burnt-out ex-cop turned lawyer hunts a vanished partner and stolen millions, until a body appears.
3.64
9k+
Pleading Guilty Summary
Pleading Guilty 85%
A burnt-out ex-cop turned lawyer hunts a vanished partner and stolen millions, until a body appears.
by Scott Turow 1993
3.64
9k+ 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 85%
A detective's twin sister must clear him of a double murder he can't remember.
by James Patterson 2017
4.28
43k+ 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 85%
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 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 85%
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
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 85%
Fighting cancer, a defense attorney takes a murder case that the evidence says she should lose.
by James Patterson 2024
4.26
30k+ 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 85%
An altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop. Defense attorney suspects a violent alter ego.
by William Diehl 1992
4.24
10k+ ratings
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