List of 15 authors like John Grisham

Readers who like novels by John Grisham may also enjoy books by the following authors:

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   Scott Turow - Scott Turow is an author like John Grisham in that he too specializes in legal thrillers that captivate readers with their complex storylines, legal expertise, and suspenseful courtroom dramas. Turow’s novels often draw on his experiences as an attorney. As a result, his stories have a level of authenticity and detail that resonates with both legal professionals and lay readers.
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   Michael Connelly - While best known for his Harry Bosch series, he also writes legal thrillers featuring the lawyer Mickey Haller in “The Lincoln Lawyer” series.
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   Richard North Patterson - His novels often blend legal and political thriller genres, with intricate plots and in-depth character development.
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   Steve Martini - Author of the Paul Madriani series, his books often involve complex legal cases and courtroom battles.
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   Lisa Scottoline - Her legal thrillers often feature strong female protagonists and are set in the law firm Rosato & Associates.
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   William Lashner - Known for the Victor Carl series, which features a down-and-out lawyer caught up in morally ambiguous situations.
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   Brad Meltzer - In addition to writing thrillers with political and legal overtones, Meltzer’s books often incorporate elements of history and conspiracy.
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   John Lescroart - John Lescroart is the author of legal thrillers that follow San Francisco attorney Dismas Hardy as he navigates complex legal cases and personal dramas.
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   David Baldacci - While he writes across several thriller sub-genres, some of his novels, like “The Simple Truth” and others in the Maxwell and King series, delve into the legal arena.
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    Robert K. Tanenbaum - His Butch Karp legal thriller series provides intense courtroom drama and insights into the justice system.
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    Joseph Finder - Though more focused on corporate and spy thrillers, Finder’s novels often involve legal themes and deep investigations.
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    Phillip Margolin - Phillip Margolin is an NYU Law School graduate who has worked for 25 years as a criminal defense attorney before becoming a full-time writer.
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    James Grippando - Author of the Jack Swyteck series, Grippando, who is also a lawyer, writes complex legal thrillers with plots that often take unexpected turns.
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    William Bernhardt - Bernhardt draws upon his professional experiences as a trial attorney to infuse his narratives with a sense of realism and insider knowledge that fans of the genre highly appreciate. Readers enjoy his “Ben Kincaid” series of novels that feature an idealistic attorney.
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    Marcia Clark - The former prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson murder case turned author writes legal thrillers drawing from her extensive legal experience.