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Sleeping Beauty
by Phillip Margolin
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 94%
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
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 95%
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 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 95%
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
Orchid Beach
by Stuart Woods • 1998
An ex-Army major turned Florida deputy finds her boss shot and a killer behind guarded gates.
4.05
14k+
Orchid Beach Summary
Orchid Beach 93%
An ex-Army major turned Florida deputy finds her boss shot and a killer behind guarded gates.
by Stuart Woods 1998
4.05
14k+ 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
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 93%
From a bulletproof van, a cynical lawyer defends the indefensible as enemies close in.
by John Grisham 2015
3.81
91k+ 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 93%
Fighting cancer, a defense attorney takes a murder case that the evidence says she should lose.
by James Patterson 2024
4.26
30k+ 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 95%
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
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 94%
When a mob trial bombing kills her son, a juror becomes the hunter.
by James Patterson 2006
4.01
52k+ ratings
Anatomy of an Alibi
by Ashley Elston
Her husband's secret wasn't a mistress. It was a decade-old murder her family covered up.
3.79
164k+
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
164k+ 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
Simply Lies
by David Baldacci • 2023
A fake call lures a single mother to a hidden corpse and the perfect murder frame.
3.96
59k+
Simply Lies Summary
Simply Lies 93%
A fake call lures a single mother to a hidden corpse and the perfect murder frame.
by David Baldacci 2023
3.96
59k+ 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 92%
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
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 92%
A prosecutor investigates his lover's murder, then the evidence points straight back at him.
by Scott Turow 1987
4.09
127k+ ratings
The Perfect Marriage
by Jeneva Rose
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 93%
His mistress is dead in his bed. His only defense attorney: the wife he betrayed.
by Jeneva Rose 2020
3.97
1.2M+ 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 94%
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
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 94%
A detective's twin sister must clear him of a double murder he can't remember.
by James Patterson 2017
4.28
43k+ 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
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 92%
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
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 92%
After a defective drug kills children, a team's FBI heist forces the company to pay.
by Fern Michaels 2014
4.35
2k+ 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 92%
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
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 93%
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 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 93%
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
I Will Find You
by Harlan Coben
Convicted of killing his son, a father discovers proof the boy lives and must escape.
4.13
127k+
I Will Find You Summary
I Will Find You 93%
Convicted of killing his son, a father discovers proof the boy lives and must escape.
by Harlan Coben 2023
4.13
127k+ 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 92%
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
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 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 92%
An overlooked novelist invents a male pseudonym. The bestseller attracts millions, and a murderer.
by Steve Martini 1997
3.96
13k+ ratings
Killing Floor
by Lee Child • 1997
A former military policeman, arrested in Georgia for murder, discovers the victim is his brother.
4.08
354k+
Killing Floor Summary
Killing Floor 92%
A former military policeman, arrested in Georgia for murder, discovers the victim is his brother.
by Lee Child 1997
4.08
354k+ ratings
The Widow
by John Grisham
A broke lawyer seizes a widow's fortune, then poison kills her and he's charged with murder.
4.05
138k+
The Widow Summary
The Widow 93%
A broke lawyer seizes a widow's fortune, then poison kills her and he's charged with murder.
by John Grisham 2025
4.05
138k+ ratings
The Woods
by Harlan Coben • 2007
Twenty years after his sister vanished, a prosecutor finds a body from camp that reopens everything.
4.06
115k+
The Woods Summary
The Woods 93%
Twenty years after his sister vanished, a prosecutor finds a body from camp that reopens everything.
by Harlan Coben 2007
4.06
115k+ 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 93%
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
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
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 92%
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
Weekend Warriors
by Fern Michaels • 2003
Her daughter's killer walks free on diplomatic immunity, so she recruits wronged women for revenge.
4.08
15k+
Weekend Warriors Summary
Weekend Warriors 92%
Her daughter's killer walks free on diplomatic immunity, so she recruits wronged women for revenge.
by Fern Michaels 2003
4.08
15k+ ratings
The Boys from Biloxi
by John Grisham • 2022
Two boyhood friends in Biloxi: one a prosecutor, the other a mob heir. Only one side can win.
4.05
96k+
The Boys from Biloxi Summary
The Boys from Biloxi 92%
Two boyhood friends in Biloxi: one a prosecutor, the other a mob heir. Only one side can win.
by John Grisham 2022
4.05
96k+ 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 93%
Wrongly accused of her family's murder, a teen becomes an investigator chasing the real killer.
by Charlie Donlea 2023
4.14
101k+ ratings
Catch Me
by Lisa Gardner • 2012
Two friends dead, same date, a year apart. She's next, and she's trained to kill.
4.20
44k+
Catch Me Summary
Catch Me 93%
Two friends dead, same date, a year apart. She's next, and she's trained to kill.
by Lisa Gardner 2012
4.20
44k+ ratings
Nash Falls
by David Baldacci
When a deepfake frames him and his daughter is taken, a VP trades spreadsheets for revenge.
4.29
40k+
Nash Falls Summary
Nash Falls 92%
When a deepfake frames him and his daughter is taken, a VP trades spreadsheets for revenge.
by David Baldacci 2025
4.29
40k+ ratings
Step on a Crack
by James Patterson • 2007
A First Lady's funeral becomes a hostage crisis, and the NYPD negotiator's wife is dying.
4.08
60k+
Step on a Crack Summary
Step on a Crack 92%
A First Lady's funeral becomes a hostage crisis, and the NYPD negotiator's wife is dying.
by James Patterson 2007
4.08
60k+ 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 92%
A billion-dollar tobacco trial. One juror. And a verdict for sale to the highest bidder.
by John Grisham 1996
4.03
316k+ ratings
Dead Simple
by Peter James
Buried alive on his stag night, a groom waits for rescue from friends who never return.
4.06
32k+
Dead Simple Summary
Dead Simple 92%
Buried alive on his stag night, a groom waits for rescue from friends who never return.
by Peter James 2005
4.06
32k+ 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
Middletide
by Sarah Crouch • 2024
A writer returns to his hometown, a suspicious death, and a diary that accuses him of murder.
3.51
20k+
Middletide Summary
Middletide 93%
A writer returns to his hometown, a suspicious death, and a diary that accuses him of murder.
by Sarah Crouch 2024
3.51
20k+ 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 92%
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
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
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 93%
The holdout juror who freed a suspect wakes to a dead colleague and a murder charge.
by Graham Moore 2020
3.83
36k+ 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 93%
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
Triptych
by Karin Slaughter
A paroled man discovers his cop cousin stole his identity, and the murders never stopped.
4.13
131k+
Triptych Summary
Triptych 92%
A paroled man discovers his cop cousin stole his identity, and the murders never stopped.
by Karin Slaughter 2006
4.13
131k+ ratings
Sea Lord
by Bernard Cornwell • 1989
A sailor returns to a family that blames him for a stolen painting; a killer stalks.
4.06
3k+
Sea Lord Summary
Sea Lord 92%
A sailor returns to a family that blames him for a stolen painting; a killer stalks.
by Bernard Cornwell 1989
4.06
3k+ ratings
Vanishing Girls
by Lisa Regan • 2018
A suspended detective chases a whispered name into a town where girls vanish into silence.
4.19
29k+
Vanishing Girls Summary
Vanishing Girls 92%
A suspended detective chases a whispered name into a town where girls vanish into silence.
by Lisa Regan 2018
4.19
29k+ ratings
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