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Order in the court! These thrillers focus on the proceedings of an investigation, with particular reference to the impacts on courtroom proceedings and the lives of characters. Find more Book Link Genre Guides at https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/booklinks/

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Unreliable Truth

Unreliable Truth

by Methos, Victor

Large Print - 2022

The chin tattoo confirms the victim is Māori. The whorls of ink from her lower lip to her chin—the moko - is worn only by Māori women. So, her ethnicity i...Show more The chin tattoo confirms the victim is Māori. The whorls of ink from her lower lip to her chin—the moko - is worn only by Māori women. So, her ethnicity is a given. The mystery of who dumped her body in the volcanic rock pool at the base of Mason’s Rock waterfall is DI Nyree Bradshaw’s latest case. Show less

The chin tattoo confirms the victim is Māori. The whorls of ink from her lower lip to her chin—the moko - is worn only by Māori women. So, her ethnicity i...Show more The chin tattoo confirms the victim is Māori. The whorls of ink from her lower lip to her chin—the moko - is worn only by Māori women. So, her ethnicity is a given. The mystery of who dumped her body in the volcanic rock pool at the base of Mason’s Rock waterfall is DI Nyree Bradshaw’s latest case. Show less

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Twenty

Twenty

by Grippando, James

Book - 2021

Attorney Jack Swyteck and his family are caught in the crossfire after a deadly school shooting claims twenty casualties in this provocative and timely th...Show more Attorney Jack Swyteck and his family are caught in the crossfire after a deadly school shooting claims twenty casualties in this provocative and timely thriller from Harper Lee Prize–winner James Grippando that touches on some of the most contentious issues roiling America today. Show less

Attorney Jack Swyteck and his family are caught in the crossfire after a deadly school shooting claims twenty casualties in this provocative and timely th...Show more Attorney Jack Swyteck and his family are caught in the crossfire after a deadly school shooting claims twenty casualties in this provocative and timely thriller from Harper Lee Prize–winner James Grippando that touches on some of the most contentious issues roiling America today. Show less

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Final Judgment

Final Judgment

A Samantha Brinkman Legal Thriller

by Clark, Marcia

Book - 2020

A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend’s past in this novel of high-risk suspense by bestselling author Marcia Clark. A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend’s past in this novel of high-risk suspense by bestselling author Marcia Clark. Show less

A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend’s past in this novel of high-risk suspense by bestselling author Marcia Clark. A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha Brinkman into her boyfriend’s past in this novel of high-risk suspense by bestselling author Marcia Clark. Show less

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Cheater's Game

Cheater's Game

by Levine, Paul

Book - 2020

CHEATER'S GAME dives deep into the true-to-life college admissions scandal with an explosive federal trial that rocks the courthouse. CHEATER'S GAME dives deep into the true-to-life college admissions scandal with an explosive federal trial that rocks the courthouse. Show less

CHEATER'S GAME dives deep into the true-to-life college admissions scandal with an explosive federal trial that rocks the courthouse. CHEATER'S GAME dives deep into the true-to-life college admissions scandal with an explosive federal trial that rocks the courthouse. Show less

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Bluebird, Bluebird

Bluebird, Bluebird

A Novel

by Locke, Attica

Book - 2017

A black lawyer and a white woman have been found dead, triggering racial disputes and simmering tension. Can Darren Mathews solve the murders before it all kicks off? A black lawyer and a white woman have been found dead, triggering racial disputes and simmering tension. Can Darren Mathews solve the murders before it all kicks off? Show less

A black lawyer and a white woman have been found dead, triggering racial disputes and simmering tension. Can Darren Mathews solve the murders before it all kicks off? A black lawyer and a white woman have been found dead, triggering racial disputes and simmering tension. Can Darren Mathews solve the murders before it all kicks off? Show less

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Relative Justice

Relative Justice

by Whitlow, Robert

Book - 2022

A powerful legal drama novel that explores what happens when in-laws with vastly divergent backgrounds end up practicing law together and find themselves in the midst of a complicated lawsuit against a huge drug manufacturer. A powerful legal drama novel that explores what happens when in-laws with vastly divergent backgrounds end up practicing law together and find themselves in the midst of a complicated lawsuit against a huge drug manufacturer. Show less

A powerful legal drama novel that explores what happens when in-laws with vastly divergent backgrounds end up practicing law together and find themselves in the midst of a complicated lawsuit against a huge drug manufacturer. A powerful legal drama novel that explores what happens when in-laws with vastly divergent backgrounds end up practicing law together and find themselves in the midst of a complicated lawsuit against a huge drug manufacturer. Show less

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Suspect

Suspect

by Turow, Scott

Book - 2022

For as long as Lucia Gomez has been the police chief in the city of Highland Isle, she has known that any woman in law enforcement must walk a precarious ...Show more For as long as Lucia Gomez has been the police chief in the city of Highland Isle, she has known that any woman in law enforcement must walk a precarious line between authority and camaraderie to gain respect. She has maintained a spotless reputation—until now. Three male police officers have accused her of soliciting sex in exchange for promotions to higher ranks. Show less

For as long as Lucia Gomez has been the police chief in the city of Highland Isle, she has known that any woman in law enforcement must walk a precarious ...Show more For as long as Lucia Gomez has been the police chief in the city of Highland Isle, she has known that any woman in law enforcement must walk a precarious line between authority and camaraderie to gain respect. She has maintained a spotless reputation—until now. Three male police officers have accused her of soliciting sex in exchange for promotions to higher ranks. Show less

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The Jailhouse Lawyer

The Jailhouse Lawyer

by Patterson, James

Book - 2021

A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown--and ends up in jail herself. In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes a...Show more A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown--and ends up in jail herself. In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanors. There's only one place to learn the truth behind these incriminating secrets. Sometimes the best education a lawyer can get is a short stretch of hard time. Show less

A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown--and ends up in jail herself. In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes a...Show more A young lawyer takes on the judge who is destroying her hometown--and ends up in jail herself. In picture-perfect Erva, Alabama, the most serious crimes are misdemeanors. There's only one place to learn the truth behind these incriminating secrets. Sometimes the best education a lawyer can get is a short stretch of hard time. Show less

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The Law of Innocence

The Law of Innocence

by Connelly, Michael

Book - 2020

Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can'...Show more Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can't make the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge. Mickey knows he's been framed. Now, with the help of his trusted team, he has to figure out who has plotted to destroy his life and why. Show less

Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can'...Show more Defense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. Haller is charged with murder and can't make the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge. Mickey knows he's been framed. Now, with the help of his trusted team, he has to figure out who has plotted to destroy his life and why. Show less

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All Her Little Secrets

All Her Little Secrets

A Novel

by Morris, Wanda M.

Book - 2021

Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney, great friends, and a "for fun" rela...Show more Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney, great friends, and a "for fun" relationship with a rich, charming executive, who just happens to be her white boss. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head. Show less

Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney, great friends, and a "for fun" rela...Show more Ellice Littlejohn seemingly has it all: an Ivy League law degree, a well-paying job as a corporate attorney, great friends, and a "for fun" relationship with a rich, charming executive, who just happens to be her white boss. But everything changes one cold January morning when Ellice arrives in the executive suite and finds him dead with a gunshot to his head. Show less

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False Witness

False Witness

by Slaughter, Karin

Book - 2021

Leigh Collier has a good job as a defense attorney, Then a case lands on her desk, ,defending a wealthy man accused of rape. It's the highest profile case...Show more Leigh Collier has a good job as a defense attorney, Then a case lands on her desk, ,defending a wealthy man accused of rape. It's the highest profile case she's ever been given. But when she meets the accused, she realizes that it's no coincidence that he's chosen her as his attorney. She knows him. And he knows her. Show less

Leigh Collier has a good job as a defense attorney, Then a case lands on her desk, ,defending a wealthy man accused of rape. It's the highest profile case...Show more Leigh Collier has a good job as a defense attorney, Then a case lands on her desk, ,defending a wealthy man accused of rape. It's the highest profile case she's ever been given. But when she meets the accused, she realizes that it's no coincidence that he's chosen her as his attorney. She knows him. And he knows her. Show less

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The Missing Piece

The Missing Piece

A Novel

by Lescroart, John T.

Book - 2022

No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. But when Riley is m...Show more No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. But when Riley is murdered, The search takes PI Abe Glitsky through an investigative hall of mirrors populated by wounded parents, crooked cops, cheating spouses, and single-minded vigilantes. Show less

No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. But when Riley is m...Show more No one mourned when San Francisco DA Wes Farrell put Paul Riley in prison eleven years ago for the rape and murder of his girlfriend. But when Riley is murdered, The search takes PI Abe Glitsky through an investigative hall of mirrors populated by wounded parents, crooked cops, cheating spouses, and single-minded vigilantes. Show less

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The Darkest Place

The Darkest Place

by Margolin, Phillip

Book - 2022

As a favor to a judge, attorney Robin Lockwood takes on the pro bono defense of a reprehensible defendant charged with even more reprehensible crimes. But...Show more As a favor to a judge, attorney Robin Lockwood takes on the pro bono defense of a reprehensible defendant charged with even more reprehensible crimes. But what she doesn't know--what she can't know--is how this one decision, this one case, will wreak complete devastation on her life and plans. Show less

As a favor to a judge, attorney Robin Lockwood takes on the pro bono defense of a reprehensible defendant charged with even more reprehensible crimes. But...Show more As a favor to a judge, attorney Robin Lockwood takes on the pro bono defense of a reprehensible defendant charged with even more reprehensible crimes. But what she doesn't know--what she can't know--is how this one decision, this one case, will wreak complete devastation on her life and plans. Show less

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The Judge's List

The Judge's List

by Grisham, John

Book - 2021

A serial killers; he knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law. He is a judge, in Florida. He has a list, with the names of...Show more A serial killers; he knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law. He is a judge, in Florida. He has a list, with the names of his victims and targets, all unsuspecting people unlucky enough to have crossed his path and wronged him in some way. Show less

A serial killers; he knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law. He is a judge, in Florida. He has a list, with the names of...Show more A serial killers; he knows forensics, police procedure, and most important: he knows the law. He is a judge, in Florida. He has a list, with the names of his victims and targets, all unsuspecting people unlucky enough to have crossed his path and wronged him in some way. Show less

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The Quiet Boy

The Quiet Boy

by Winters, Ben H.

Book - 2021

In 2008, a cheerful ambulance-chasing lawyer named Jay Shenk persuades the grieving Keener family to sue a private LA hospital. Two thrilling trials braid together, medical malpractice and murder, jostling us back and forth in time. In 2008, a cheerful ambulance-chasing lawyer named Jay Shenk persuades the grieving Keener family to sue a private LA hospital. Two thrilling trials braid together, medical malpractice and murder, jostling us back and forth in time. Show less

In 2008, a cheerful ambulance-chasing lawyer named Jay Shenk persuades the grieving Keener family to sue a private LA hospital. Two thrilling trials braid together, medical malpractice and murder, jostling us back and forth in time. In 2008, a cheerful ambulance-chasing lawyer named Jay Shenk persuades the grieving Keener family to sue a private LA hospital. Two thrilling trials braid together, medical malpractice and murder, jostling us back and forth in time. Show less

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American Traitor

American Traitor

by Taylor, Brad

Book - 2021

While working as a contractor at an Australian F-35 facility, former Taskforce member Clifford Delmonty, callsign Dunkin, saw something he shouldn't have, and now he is on the run from Chinese agents. While working as a contractor at an Australian F-35 facility, former Taskforce member Clifford Delmonty, callsign Dunkin, saw something he shouldn't have, and now he is on the run from Chinese agents. Show less

While working as a contractor at an Australian F-35 facility, former Taskforce member Clifford Delmonty, callsign Dunkin, saw something he shouldn't have, and now he is on the run from Chinese agents. While working as a contractor at an Australian F-35 facility, former Taskforce member Clifford Delmonty, callsign Dunkin, saw something he shouldn't have, and now he is on the run from Chinese agents. Show less

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While Justice Sleeps

While Justice Sleeps

A Novel

by Abrams, Stacey

Book - 2021

When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn--the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases--has slipped into a coma, Attorney Avery K...Show more When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn--the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases--has slipped into a coma, Attorney Avery Keene’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Show less

When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn--the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases--has slipped into a coma, Attorney Avery K...Show more When the shocking news breaks that Justice Wynn--the cantankerous swing vote on many current high-profile cases--has slipped into a coma, Attorney Avery Keene’s life turns upside down. She is immediately notified that Justice Wynn has left instructions for her to serve as his legal guardian and power of attorney. Show less

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The Firm

The Firm

by Grisham, John

Book - 1991

Mitch McDeere is a young, intelligent and ambitious lawyer. When he gets a job with a top law firm in Memphis, he is delighted, but soon Mitch discovers that the firm is listening in on his phone calls and that the FBI wants to speak to him. Mitch McDeere is a young, intelligent and ambitious lawyer. When he gets a job with a top law firm in Memphis, he is delighted, but soon Mitch discovers that the firm is listening in on his phone calls and that the FBI wants to speak to him. Show less

Mitch McDeere is a young, intelligent and ambitious lawyer. When he gets a job with a top law firm in Memphis, he is delighted, but soon Mitch discovers that the firm is listening in on his phone calls and that the FBI wants to speak to him. Mitch McDeere is a young, intelligent and ambitious lawyer. When he gets a job with a top law firm in Memphis, he is delighted, but soon Mitch discovers that the firm is listening in on his phone calls and that the FBI wants to speak to him. Show less

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The Color of Law

The Color of Law

A Novel

by Gimenez, Mark

Book - 2005

Lawyer Scott Fenney is not thrilled when he is appointed to defend Shawanda Jones, a prostitute accused of killing the son of Texas senator and presidential candidate, Mack McCall. Lawyer Scott Fenney is not thrilled when he is appointed to defend Shawanda Jones, a prostitute accused of killing the son of Texas senator and presidential candidate, Mack McCall. Show less

Lawyer Scott Fenney is not thrilled when he is appointed to defend Shawanda Jones, a prostitute accused of killing the son of Texas senator and presidential candidate, Mack McCall. Lawyer Scott Fenney is not thrilled when he is appointed to defend Shawanda Jones, a prostitute accused of killing the son of Texas senator and presidential candidate, Mack McCall. Show less

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The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

by Connelly, Michael

Book - 2016

Mickey Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend clients at the bottom of the...Show more Mickey Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend clients at the bottom of the legal food chain. It's no wonder that he is despised by cops, prosecutors, and even some of his own clients. Show less

Mickey Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend clients at the bottom of the...Show more Mickey Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense pro who operates out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, to defend clients at the bottom of the legal food chain. It's no wonder that he is despised by cops, prosecutors, and even some of his own clients. Show less

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