Are there any other best legal suspense novels of all time that you would add to this list? So there you have it, the best right-wing thriller books of all time. If you are looking for a heartbreaking read, then each of these books will do the trick. From detective novels to legal dramas, these books have it all. Whether you`re looking for a quick read or something more psychological, there`s definitely a legal thriller on this list that`s perfect for you. So add one (or all) of these books to your reading list – you won`t be disappointed. In an unforgivable act, an aunt is accused of suffocating her little niece. Her sister Martha wants to believe her sister, but as the trial continues, she has begun to doubt her sister`s innocence. With its twists and turns, No Further Questions is a truly captivating read that will captivate you from start to finish. If you`re looking for a right-wing thriller that really packs a punch, then this book is for you. Every Reasonable Doubt is an American film directed by Pamela Samuels Young. The author is known for her engaging and fast writing, and this novel is no exception. In this 1958 bestseller, often considered the first legal thriller, U.S. Army Lieutenant Frederic “Manny” Manion confesses to murdering an innkeeper, but claims the man raped his wife.
When lawyer Paul Biegler learns that Manion has no memory of pulling the trigger, he pursues a new defense strategy: not to be guilty of an “irresistible impulse,” a version of temporary madness. The legal wrangling between Biegler and the prosecution is made even more convincing in reality by their solid foundation, proving that there are few places on Earth that are inherently more dramatic than a courtroom. After developing a passion for legal and legal thrillers, I decided it was time to make a list of the best legal thrillers that aren`t John Grisham. Full of psychological suspense and deliciously imbued with fear, The Watching is a must for fans of legal thrillers. Mickey Haller is a Los Angeles lawyer whose “office” is the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. He is also the half-brother of Michael Connelly`s other iconic creation: LapD detective harry Bosch. When Haller agrees to defend a wealthy broker accused of assault, he expects to amass a small fortune in billable hours. Instead, he encounters pure evil.
To save the life of an innocent man, Haller must bend the law to its breaking point. Full of dark details, dark humor and high-stakes action, The Lincoln Lawyer announced that Connelly was the lead actor in the legal thriller game. Set in a small Town in New Mexico in 1923, this New York Times bestseller dramatizes the conflict between border justice and the ethical demands of the modern courtroom. When Bryan Talbot was convicted of murdering his adulterous wife, Judge Ben Lewis, 29, had to serve the death penalty, despite his strong objections to the case. But a shocking turn of events will force Lewis to reckon not only with his duty to the law, but also with his own destiny. Author Stephen Becker counted fellow writers John Irving, Joe Haldeman, and Michael Chabon among his many admirers. The main characters are lawyers, consultants and other lawyers who, with the help of their team and surrounded by the justice system, can bring criminals to justice after criminals and send them to prison forever. Robert Traver`s Anatomy of a Murder is widely regarded as one of the best legal thrillers ever written. The author was a judge of the Michigan Supreme Court, and the novel is based on a real murder case that he presided over. The book became a bestseller in America and later became a movie. Emily finds herself in a hellish juvenile prison accused of assault and illegal possession of weapons. Since both parents are dead and Lucas is her illegal guardian, she is essentially alone.
But when fingerprints reveal their true identity, their crimes in Arkansas are the least of their worries. She was extradited to Louisiana to face a murder charge. The story revolves around a little boy named Mark Sway who witnesses the suicide of a prominent lawyer. When it becomes clear that the lawyer was involved in shady transactions, Mark finds himself in the middle of a dangerous legal dispute. Suddenly, he`s way beyond his head, and it`s up to a stubborn lawyer named Reggie Love to save him.