Top 10 audiobooks by John Grisham

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    Top 10 audiobooks by John Grisham

    John Grisham, the king of legal thriller and courtroom drama, is one of the world’s best-known authors with dozens of best-sellers. The New York Times considers him one of the world’s most valuable writers, and for good reason. Grisham’s books have reached millions of readers who can’t get enough of his compelling stories.

    Whether you’re a fan or are completely new to Grisham’s work, there are some books you must read. This article offers a curated list of his best titles to help you find your next read.

    The Best John Grisham books

    1. A Time to Kill

    A Time to Kill is Grisham’s first book and a New York Times best-seller. However, it didn’t achieve success straight away. Only 5,000 copies were sold before Grisham wrote his second novel.

    The first book in the Jake Brigance series, about a lawyer whose life and cases are described in various gripping ways, A Time to Kill is among the most celebrated.

    Set in Clanton, a small town in Mississippi, the book follows the story of Carl Lee Hailey, whose young daughter gets raped and left for dead by two men. Hailey avenges his daughter by killing the men, and Brigance becomes his attorney. He must defend Hailey while fighting his own battles.

    2. The Firm

    The Firm is a standalone novel that tells the story of Mitch McDeere, a Harvard Law graduate who gets accepted to one of the largest legal firms in the US. Full of vigor, McDeere joins the firm excited about his new life.

    However, he soon finds himself conflicted when the FBI seeks his help investigating the firm. McDeere must make difficult choices and risk everything to save his life.

    3. The Client

    When Mark Sway, an 11-year-old boy, goes to smoke a forbidden cigarette with his brother, a tragic event changes his life forever. He witnesses the death of a suicidal lawyer, knowing that it was a set-up by the mob.

    Sway gets caught between the legal system on one side and the mob on the other. His only support is Reggie Love, a lawyer with just four years of experience. Love tries to protect Sway from ruthless lawyers wanting to know the truth and the mob going out of their way to hide it.

    4. The Partner

    Six weeks after Patrick S. Lanigan’s apparent death, $90 million disappeared from his law firm’s coffers. After spending years and millions of dollars tracking down the money, Lanigan’s partners end up in Brazil, where they find Danilo Silva.

    Despite the plastic surgery, Lanigan’s transformation into Silva wasn’t enough to hide him from his partners. And so the case begins.

    5. Camino Island

    This #1 New York Times best-seller tells the story of Mercer Mann, a novelist trying to overcome writer’s block. One day, Mann is approached by a mysterious woman with a strange request.

    Mann must infiltrate the circle of Bruce Cable, a bookstore owner who occasionally dabbles in illegal rare trades. As Mann tries to learn Cable’s secrets, he soon finds himself out of his depth.

    6. The Innocent Man

    After Ron Williamson’s dreams of being a baseball pro are crushed, he finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation.

    After a waitress gets killed near his house, Williamson is tried and sentenced to death. The already flimsy evidence is backed up by shady stories told by those who’d rather see an innocent man die than reveal the identity of the true killer.

    7. The Runaway Jury

    What started as a standard tobacco trial soon turned into a life-and-death game. That’s usually the case when hundreds of millions of dollars are on the line.

    Everyone notices the jury acting strangely, but nobody can tell why. How will they reach a verdict, and who will be left to deliver it?

    8. The Rainmaker

    This book tells the story of Rudy Baylor, a law school senior who stumbles on what may be the biggest insurance fraud case in history. After realizing some of his clients had been mistreated by a massive insurance company, he sets out to expose the foul play.

    But what will happen when a broke newbie lawyer confronts some of the country’s best defense attorneys?

    9. Sycamore Row

    After a man dying of lung cancer decides to end his suffering, he rocks the lives of everyone close to him by leaving his vast fortune to his maid.

    Upon reading the will, his adult children, the maid, and Jake Brigance get caught up in a conflict that escalates into murder. Known as one of Ford County’s most notorious attorneys at the time, Brigance must resolve this bloody dispute.

    10. The Judge’s List

    A sequel to the popular novel The Whistler, this book tells the story of Lacy Stoltz and the infamous corrupt judge she put away at the cost of almost losing her life.

    The judge returns with a list of people who wronged him, aiming to be their executioner. But will Stoltz catch him in time before he makes it through the list?

    Honorable mentions

    Besides Grisham’s undoubted masterpieces, you can find plenty more on Amazon and Audible:

    • The Pelican Brief

    • The Testament

    • A Time for Mercy

    • The Racketeer

    • The Last Juror

    • The Guardians

    • The Reckoning

    • Rogue Lawyer

    • Sooley

    • Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

    • Skipping Christmas

    • The King of Torts

    • The Summons

    • The Litigators

    • The Chamber

    • The Brethren

    • Gray Mountain

    • Camino Winds

    • The Rooster Bar

    • The Confession

    • The Street Lawyer

    • A Painted House

    • Calico Joe

    The best-seller list goes on and on, and you can find many short stories on top of the above novels. If you’re a thriller fan, you’re in for a suspenseful treat.

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    FAQ

    What is the best John Grisham audiobook?

    Many people consider A Time to Kill Grisham’s best audiobook.

    What is the best-selling audiobook of all time?

    The best-selling audiobook ever is Atomic Habits by James Clear.

    Who reads John Grisham audiobooks?

    People who enjoy thriller/drama novels with a legal angle will love Grisham’s books.

    Which audiobook did John Grisham narrate himself?

    John Grisham narrated many of his own books, including Ford County, Sparring Partners, and Bleachers.

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