Novels set in the court room
Novels set in the court room
Not a place you would like to find yourself in under normal circumstances, unless you’re a judge or a member of a jury for example. This collection of books looks at novels where you can see inside a courtroom, spend time there, learn about the ins and outs of the legal system of various countries and ultimately see inside the head of a killer…
Your journey to court starts here………….
Where the killer works in the courtroom itself
He’s won every trial. Because he’s behind every murder….
The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
Imagine being in a courtroom not knowing that the man who is prosecuting the case is the very man behind the murders? Steve Cavanagh writes top notch legal thrillers. His background as a lawyer makes his writing particularly insightful but it’s the sharp writing and with that really seals the deal. Order, Order (this book right now)
A rape trial in small town America
Night Swim Megan Goldin
Ever since her true-crime podcast became an overnight sensation and set an innocent man free, Rachel Krall has become a household name. However she finds herself pulled into the middle of a rape trial on the local high school but it’s what happens outside the court room that gives her the biggest chills….
A missing girl and the subsequent trial
The Holdout Graham Moore
One juror changed the verdict. What if she was wrong? Girl goes missing and her teacher is the prime suspect. However there are racial tensions to this case that take it in different and unexpected directions.
A really tough case
Take it Back Kia Abdullah
If you are into excellent legal dramas then Kia Abdullah is the name to go to. Here they tackle a very controversial case where a disabled white girl has been allegedly attacked by four black boys. This book makes you think about what you would do and think in this situation.
A historical case
The Confessions of Frannie Langton
1826: Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. What a treat of a novel this is! Witty and insightful, full of tension and drama. Sara Collins is an author to watch. Just brilliant.
Stay out of the courtroom in real life but don’t hesitate to get yourself right at the heart of the criminal action in the novels here!
