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blokus
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 Mon, May 09 2011, 1:58 pm
Yes, I've read nearly all of Grisham's books 
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melbee
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Mon, May 09 2011, 2:21 pm
I just finished The Reversal by Michael Connelly and liked it a lot.
I also recently read The Confession by Grisham (his newest one I think). If you can deal with some anti-death penalty rants, it's a very good read.
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GramaNewYork
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Mon, May 09 2011, 2:56 pm
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A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer is a great book. I loved it and so did my husband and best friend. Clean and very well written. Will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Motic11
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Mon, May 09 2011, 3:00 pm
Have you read any Harlan Coben books?
Tell no one is a good one to start with.
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cking
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Mon, May 09 2011, 4:06 pm
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The Judge is excellent, and written by a frum author/perspective - her name is Libby Laszewnik (not sure of spelling).
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may2010
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Mon, May 09 2011, 4:09 pm
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Atlas Shrugged by Ayn RanD
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das
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Mon, May 09 2011, 4:25 pm
61 Hours and Worth Dying For by Lee Child part of the Reacher series
Delicous suspense
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PinkFridge
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Mon, May 09 2011, 4:38 pm
Since I guess you want secular books, here are some authors off the top of my head:
-Richard Lupoff, the Marvia Plum and Bart Lindsey books (not essential to read in order, except for the last two: don't read those till you've read a few)
-Cathy Pickens, who is a lawyer and writes about one
-Mark Arsenault - Spiked, can't remember the other titles
-Stuart Kaminsky's Lieberman books'
-Sharyn McCrumb - the Elizabeth McPherson books, the Appalachian books, the NASCAR ones, all good reads
-Alexander McCall Smith - elegant, spare writing (Though read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society instead of La's Orchestra Saves the World)
-Tamar Myers started in a whole different direction: The Witch Doctor's Wife and The Headhunter's Daughter are great reads with a mystery/suspense feel
-Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow books. Lighter, fun.
I'll remember more later, add to this if I can.
By the way, I don't offer these as "If you like Grisham you'll love x", just trying to suggest the mystery authors I enjoy most, or that yeah, you might like if you want to branch out a bit.
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ChossidMom
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Mon, May 09 2011, 4:55 pm
If you like Grisham you're going to love John Lescroart. (pronounced Leskwa)
One of the things I love about his books is that he has some of the same characters in alot of his books (Abe Glitsky - black cop with a Jewish father, Ditmas Hardy - defense lawyer etc.). I really LOVE, love, love his books!
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Isramom8
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Mon, May 09 2011, 5:20 pm
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House Rules by Jodi Picoult - does that count? And her other books.
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nycgal
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Mon, May 09 2011, 5:31 pm
| das wrote: | 61 Hours and Worth Dying For by Lee Child part of the Reacher series
Delicous suspense |
all the Lee Child books are great reads.
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Raisin
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Mon, May 09 2011, 5:32 pm
| Quote: | Alexander McCall Smith - elegant, spare writing (Though read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society instead of La's Orchestra Saves the World)
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the guernesey literary society is NOT by A Mccall Smith. Are you thinking of The no 1. Laadies Detective agency? Nice books with a lot of charm, but very very different to Grisham. The mysteries in them are kind of besides the point.
I second almost any book by Jeffrey Archer. (skip the recent one about the mountain climber) His short stories are great.
I also love a writer called Ruth rendell, also goes by Barbara Vine. Most of her books are great, although I find the wexford books tedious.
Jodi Piccault's books, though interesting, cannot be described as mysteries or legal thrillers.
Agatha Christie is also great, although some are better then others.
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bubby
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Mon, May 09 2011, 8:12 pm
| PinkFridge wrote: |
-Alexander McCall Smith - elegant, spare writing (Though read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society instead of La's Orchestra Saves the World)
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A BRILLIANT book!!! I loved it!
Try reading the Lincoln Rhyme & Katharine Dance novels by Jeffrey Deaver...great reads!
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bubby
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Mon, May 09 2011, 8:12 pm
| ChossidMom wrote: | If you like Grisham you're going to love John Lescroart. (pronounced Leskwa)
One of the things I love about his books is that he has some of the same characters in alot of his books (Abe Glitsky - black cop with a Jewish father, Ditmas Hardy - defense lawyer etc.). I really LOVE, love, love his books! |
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STovah
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Mon, May 09 2011, 8:24 pm
| bubby wrote: | | ChossidMom wrote: | If you like Grisham you're going to love John Lescroart. (pronounced Leskwa)
One of the things I love about his books is that he has some of the same characters in alot of his books (Abe Glitsky - black cop with a Jewish father, Ditmas Hardy - defense lawyer etc.). I really LOVE, love, love his books! |
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I'll echo the above.
Also, try Richard North Patterson's books - he has excellent legal/political thrillers (which I liked better than Grisham's).
Philip Margolin is good too.
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New Mom
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Mon, May 09 2011, 9:07 pm
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"Kite Runner" or "A thousand splendid sons" by Khalid Housseini
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mazelandbracha
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Mon, May 09 2011, 9:18 pm
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I love the Linda Fairstein books, and oldie but goodie Perry Mason. J.D. Robb books are great, too, but not exactly highbrow, plus the last couple I think were written by a ghost writer.
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staten islander
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Mon, May 09 2011, 9:23 pm
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I cant believe noone mentioned Daniel Silva. He writes about Israeli spies and a lot of the plot is set in Israel.His latest book is the Rembrandt Affair.Prior to that is Moscow Rules and The Defector
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Stepmum
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Tue, May 10 2011, 3:31 am
I second Jeffrey Deaver - one of my all time favourites..
Also, although I've only read one of his books, I'm waiting to get my hands on the rest of C.J. Sansom's books: main character is a lawyer, set in the 17th/18th century in England, so historical fiction too. I'm been reprimanded for not starting from the beginning of the series, so do that
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Gerbera
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Tue, May 10 2011, 6:30 am
I'd also definitely recommend Harlen Coben and Daniel Silva!
Brad Meltzer is great - just read his latest book called "The Inner Circle". Loved "The Tenth Justice"
William Bernhardt - has a whole bunch of legal thrillers featuring the same character Ben Kincaid
Primary Justice, Blind Justice, Deadly Justice, Perfect Justice, etc
David Balducci - love his stuff
The Winner, Simple Truth, Camel Club books, Saving Faith, Last Man Standing, Hour Game, Split Second, etc
Lisa Scottoline - if you are looking for legal thrillers
Final Appeal, Running from the Law, Rough Justice, etc - most feature the same character
Perri O'Shaughnessy - also legal - features same characters
Motion to Strike, Writ of Execution, Act of Malice, etc
Jon Land - has a few set in Israel
Walls of Jericho, The Blue Widows, Pillar of Solomon, etc
Laura von Wormer
Catherine Coulter - features same characters - FBI agents -I really like them
The Cove, The Maze, The Target, Double Take, Tail Spin, etc
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