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Charlie Trust is a burned-out lawyer who never wants to see another case, but there’s still one client he can’t refuse. And the problem is, that client just might be a killer. In Malibu, everyone is watching. But nobody is telling the truth. Los Angeles, 1992 After eight soul-crushing years working as a divorce lawyer in Virginia, Charlie Trust has left the law behind. Burned out, disenchanted, and done with clients forever, he’s living in a borrowed house on Malibu’s Carbon Beach. All he wants to do now is drink beer on the deck, watch the sun set into the Pacific, and wonder what ...

A lawyer who was set up, imprisoned, and disbarred, only to be vindicated and reinstated, is determined to find out who set her up and cover their tracks with a trail of dead bodies. This program is read by Thérèse Plummer, winner of multiple Audie and Earphone awards. Defense Attorney Karen...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In “Grisham’s most addictive courtroom thriller” (The Seattle Times), justice is fighting for its life—and the jury is caught in the crossfire of greed and corruption. They are at the center of a multimillion-dollar legal hurricane: twelve men and women...

Law has played a central role in American history. From colonial times to the present, law has not just reflected the changing society in which legal decisions have been made - it has played a powerful role in shaping that society, though not always in positive ways. Eminent legal scholar G. Edward White offers a compact overview that sheds light on the impact of law on a number of key social issues.

When a husband is brutally murdered, all fingers point to his wife. But should it? Angela Ross joined the D.A.’s office right after law school. As a young and ambitious prosecutor, she’s still learning the ropes through trial and error in the criminal courts of New York County. Enter Memphis Ford, a seasoned and brilliant attorney with a stellar track record of wins and analytical skills to rival any criminal defense attorney. His help and mentorship could be Angela’s salvation. There’s only one problem. Angela is assigned to a highly-publicized case that rocks the community. Ellen ...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A public defender stumbles upon a case that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams—if it doesn’t kill him first—in this “rousing . . . pedal-to-the-metal crowd-pleaser” (People). The Office of the Public Defender is not known as a training ground...

From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of America’s most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, Bone Valley dives into the dark heart of rural Florida, where a young man’s life was upended by a tragic miscarriage of...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A white-knuckle legal thriller that begins in a weedy lot on the outskirts of Memphis, when two boys watch a shiny Lincoln pull up to the curb. . . . “The desire to find out what happens next keeps the reader turning the pages. Grisham is an absolute master of...

“The Bible and the Constitution: Exploring the Judeo-Christian Roots of American Law.” Discover the Deep Connection Between Faith and Law in the Birth of the United States! Product Description In a divisive world where faith and politics often clash, understanding the interwoven relationship between Christianity and American law can help bridge the gap. “The Bible and the Constitution” is a comprehensive 9,000-word guide that meticulously explores the Judeo-Christian influences that have shaped American legal and political systems. What This eBook Offers: Chapter 1: Understanding ...

“A haunting true crime tale of systemic incompetence and racism” (New York Times) – and its devastating effect on innocent lives After two three-year-old girls were raped and murdered in rural Mississippi, law enforcement pursued and convicted two innocent men: Kennedy Brewer and Levon...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A disgraced corporate attorney ventures into a potentially lethal jungle, on a job no one wants, in this “entertaining page-turner” (USA Today) from the master of the legal thriller. In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A former high school football star bids farewell to his glory days in this poignant and nostalgic novel that’s “as taut and twisting as a well-thrown spiral” (People). “[Grisham] makes this football game so real that the reader can almost see and hear it...

FREEDOM * LIBERTY * CITIZENSHIP Have you ever felt that something about the American story doesn’t add up? In this bold and eye-opening book, Kelby Smith of HIS Advocates takes you on a journey to uncover the deeper truth behind what it truly means to be an American. Not the version sold to you by mainstream media or taught in public classrooms, but the foundational identity rooted in state Citizenship. We have unalienable GOD given rights that are still obtainable to this day. Through personal stories, historical insight, and courageous questioning, this book explores the difference ...

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A myth-busting glimpse into the inner workings of the Supreme Court, revealing what we get wrong about the Roberts Court, what the justices' clerks gossip about, and how to fix a court in crisis—from the popular ABC news pundit and top legal podcaster "Isgur has all your answers in these...

A brutal struggle in the cutthroat computer industry; a shattering psychological game of cat and mouse; an accusation of sexual harassment that threatens to derail a brilliant career...this is the electrifying core of Michael Crichton's new novel, the first since Rising Sun. At the center: Tom...

Know Your Rights, Shape Your Future: Understanding the USA Legal SystemKnow Your Rights, Shape Your Future: Understanding the USA Legal System: Law for Everyday Life Do you know the laws impacting your family, work, and community? Understanding the USA Legal System: Law for Everyday Life is the essential guide for every American, offering clear insights to navigate legal challenges confidently.Why This Book Matters Legal issues touch daily life—traffic stops, property disputes, or workplace concerns. This book explains laws in plain language, using real-world examples like the 1965 ...

Small-town lawyer Bocephus Haynes comes home late one night to find District Attorney General Helen Lewis waiting for him. Her ex-husband has just been killed. She’s about to be arrested for his murder. And she wants Bo to represent her. There’s a lot working against them. Just before his death, Helen’s ex-husband threatened to reveal a dark secret from her past. Bo has been in a tailspin since his wife’s death.

Shortlisted for Columbia Journalism School’s J. Anthony Lukas Award A Publishers Lunch NonFiction Buzz Book| Named Most Anticipated by Los Angeles Times A leading authority on sheriffs investigates the impunity with which they police their communities, alongside the troubling role they play in...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The classic legal thriller that inspired the blockbuster film starring Julia Roberts and Denzel Washington “There is a propulsiveness to [Grisham’s] narrative that keeps the pages turning briskly.”—People In suburban Georgetown, a killer’s Reeboks...