Be Guilty Of Reading The Best Legal Thrillers of 2019
Most people don’t actually want to be called for jury duty, but they definitely want to be the fly on the wall of a case, and legal thrillers are happy to provide that. Plus, legal thrillers appeal to a wide audience because they offer so much. Thrills, obviously, but for procedural fans–much of the crime genre’s fans–you get a look at the justice system from characters working in the legal profession and/or by watching a case in court, or as it’s being prepared for trial. There’s also usually a who or whydunnit mystery threaded throughout. Like I said, lots to like! So here are some great 2019 legal thrillers and one upcoming 2020 title because that’s what TBR lists are for!
Alison is a lawyer. Drinks too much. Has a young daughter. Is having an affair with a coworker. And was just handed her first murder trial. Putting the thrill in thriller, this novel welcomes readers to Alison’s destructive world which collides with her new client who wants to plead guilty to murdering her husband. Can Alison save her client, and herself?...
Imagine being set to retire at the age of eighty-five after maaaaaany years as a defense attorney when an old friend needs a lawyer after charges of fraud, insider trading, and–wait for it… murder! Do you drop everything to help? Alejandro "Sandy" Stern does. But will he regret this choice when the case forces him to learn who his friend really is? My bum is going to really hurt come 2020 because I’m already on the edge of my seat!
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Jamie Canavés is a Book Riot contributing editor and Tailored Book Recommendations coordinator who always has a book in one hand. She writes the Unusual Suspects mystery newsletter, never says no to chocolate or ‘80s nostalgia, and spends way too much time asking her goat-dog “What’s in your mouth?!” Tweets: @Oh_Dinky.