John Grisham
John Grisham is an American author best known for his legal thrillers. His books have been translated into 42 languages and published worldwide. Nine of his novels have been made into films. Grisham's first novel, A Time to Kill, was published in 1989 and his breakthrough came with The Firm in 1991.
John Grisham Series in Order
Standalone Novels
John Grisham's standalone legal thrillers and other novels that are not part of any series.
Jake Brigance Series
Legal thrillers featuring attorney Jake Brigance in the fictional town of Clanton, Mississippi.
John Grisham Legal Thrillers
Gripping legal thrillers that explore corruption, justice, and moral dilemmas within the American legal system.
Theodore Boone Series
Young adult legal mysteries featuring thirteen-year-old Theodore Boone, who dreams of becoming a lawyer.
Reading John Grisham Books in Order
Why Read in Order?
- →Characters grow and change across books
- →Plot threads connect between stories
- →Later books reference earlier events
Getting Started
Pick any series that interests you and start with book one.
Each John Grisham series stands alone. No need to read other series first. The lists above show the exact reading order.
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