I absolutely enjoy reading. I really began enjoying books at the age of 25. I was pregnant and getting bored with too much time on my hands. A neighbor of mine brought over some of her favorite books for me to view. They were romance novels, which at the time I thoroughly enjoyed! After several years of reading them, I was later introduced to thriller writer, John Grisham. I soon learned that I was more intrigued with “legal thrillers” than romance novels. I have enjoyed reading different authors ever since.
Books I have read and enjoyed listed below.
Lisa Scottoline
Legal Thrillers
(I love this woman!)
dates of release see below
- denotes books with characters from Rosato & Asscociates
01. Courting Trouble (2003)*
02. Moment of Truth (2000)*
03. Rough Justice (1998)*
04. Legal Tender (1997)*
05. Every where that Mary went (1994)*
06. Mistaken Identity (1999)*
07. Dead Ringer (2003)*
08. Killer Smile (2004)*
09. Running from the Law (1996)
10. Devil’s Corner (2005)
11. Dirty Blonde (2006)
12. Daddy’s Girl ( 2007)
13. Lady Killer (2008)*
14. Look Again (2009)
John Lescroart
Legal Thrillers
In some of John’s books he has these wonderful two characters you will fall in love with. Dismas Hardy, a lawyer and Abe Glinsky Chief of Homicide. They are an awesome duo!
01. The 13th Juror (1994)
02. Guilt (1997)
03. The Oath (2002)
04. The First Law (2003)
05. The Hearing (2001)
06. The Mercy Rule (1998)
07. Nothing but the Truth (1999)
08. Hard Evidence (1993)
09. The Second Chair (2004)
10. A Certain Justice (1995)
11. The Motive (2005)
12. The Hunt Club (2006)
13. The Suspect (2007)
14. Betrayal (2008)
15. A Plague of Secrets (2009)
Harlan Coben
Legal Thrillers
This man is an amazing writer. His books might be a bit skirmish for some, but the over all story telling and humor make them all worth it. I highly recommend the Myron Bolitar Novels. Full of Suspense!!
01. The Woods
02. Promise Me
03. The Innocent
04. Just One Look
05. No Second Chance
06. Gone For Good
07. Tell No One
08. Darkest Fear *7th Myron Bolitar Novel
09. The Final Detail *6th Myron Bolitar Novel
10. One False Move *5th Myron Bolitar Novel
11. Back Spin *4th Myron Bolitar Novel
12. Fade Away *3rd Myron Bolitar Novel
13. Drop Shot *2nd Myron Bolitar Novel
14. Deal Breaker *1st Myron Bolitar Novel
15. Hold Tight (2008)
16. Long Lost (2009) *Myron Bolitar Novel
17. Play Dead (his first novel)
Randy Singer
Christian Thrillers
For those of you refuse to read “Christian” authors, you are only limiting your choices. Christian authors write as well if not better that the typical “secular” author, because they leave out the profanity, and the heavy love-making scenes. For those of you who prefer it, that is why there are many types of writters. Randy is an incredible “thriller” writer. I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you try one of his book. In fact, you may even thank me for the referral.
01. Directed Verdict
02. Self Incrimination
03. The Judge Who Stole Christmas
04. Irreparable Harm
05. False Witness
06. Dying Declaration
07. The Cross Examination of Oliver Finney
08. By Reason Of Insanity
09. The Justice Game
David Rosenfelt
01. Dead Center
02. Open and Shut
03. First Degree
04. Bury The Lead
05. Sudden Death
06. Play Dead
07. Don’t Tell A Soul
08. New Tricks
James Scott Bell
Christian Suspense
Bucannan Series
01. Try Dying
Clay Jacobsen
Christian Thrillers
This is an author I wish would spend more time writing. He is quite involved with television and hopes to write in the future. I know, since I emailed him.
01. Circle of Seven
02. The Lasko Interview
03. Interview with the Devil
Ted Dekker
Christian Thrillers guaranteed to knock your socks off! Just ask my 14 year old.
01. Thr3e
02. Blink
03. Skin
04. Kiss (2009)
05. Boneman’s Daughter (2009)
James Grippando
Legal Thrillers
He writes amazing legal/suspense thrillers that will leave you on the edge of your seat. He can be some what gruesome in his books, but the over all story is worth it. Just speed read through anything gross or skip it since you have the basic idea. :-)
01. Lying with Strangers (2007)
02. When Darkness Falls *#6 Swyteck series
03. Got the Look *#5 Swyteck series
04. Hear No Evil *#4 Swyteck series
05. Last To Die *#3 Swyteck series
06. Beyond Suspicion *#2 Swyteck series
07. A King’s Ranson *#1 Swyteck series
08. Found Money
09. Under Cover Of Darkness
10. The Pardon
11. Last Call *#7 Swyteck series
12. The Abduction
13. Born to Run *#8 Swyteck series (1-09)
14. Intent to Kill (4-09)
Joseph Finder
01. Vanished (2009)
Vince Flynn
01. Transfer of Power (Mitch Rapp Series Book 1)
Steve Hamilton
Mystery
The Alex McKnight Series
01. A Cold Day In Paradise (book 1)
02. The Hunting Wind (book 3)
03. Winter Of The Wolf Man (book 2)
04. North of Nowhere (book 4)
05. Ice Run (book 5)
Terri Blackstock
Christian fiction & non-fiction
She is a fabulous suspense writer and writes on the lighter side. So, for those of you who prefer a “light” suspense novel, and a little romance these are the books for you. I have not read them all. She has many series, so read them in the order she lists them on her website. She writes both fiction and non-fiction.
Cape Refuge Series
(Beware – may not be in proper order and I may not have read all in series)
01. Cape Refuge
02. Southern Storm
03. River’s Edge
04. Breaker’s Reef
Newpointe 911 Series
01. Private Justice
02. Shadow of Doubt
03. Word Of Honor
04. Trial by Fire
Sun-Coast Chronicles
01. Evidence of Mercy
02. Justifiable Means
03. Ulterior Motives
04. Presumption of Guilt
Nancy Taylor Rosenberg
Legal Thrillers
01. Interest of Justice
02. Mitigating Circumstances
03. Trial by Fire
04. Abuse of Power
05. California Angel
06. Sullivan’s Law
07. Sullivan’s Evidence
08. Revenge of Innocents
09. Sullivan’s Justice
Nancy Grace
Legal Thriller
01. The Eleventh Victim
David Baldacci
Legal Thrillers
01. The Winner (1997)
02. Total Control (1996)
03. Split Second (2003)
04. Hour Game (2004)
05. The Christmas Train (2002)
06. Simple Genius (2007)
07. First Family (2009)
08. True Blue (2009)
Tim Green
Suspense
01. The First 48
02. Exact Revenge
03. The Fourth Perimeter
04. The Fifth Angel
05. American Outrage
06. A Man and his Mother (An adopted Son’s Search)
07. Above the Law
Robert Crais
Suspense
01. Voodoo River
02. The Two Minute Rule
03. The Watchman
Tami Hoag
01. Dark Horse
02. The Alibi Man
03. Prior Bad Acts
Randall Arthur
Christian Suspense
01. Wisdom Hunter
02. Jordan’s Crossing
Melanie Wells
Christian (Bizarre) Suspense
01. When the Day of Evil Comes (book 1 of 3)
02. Soul Hunter (book 2 of 3)
03. My Soul to Keep (book 3 of 3)
John Grisham
Legal Thrillers
01. The Broker (2005)
02. The Firm (1991)
03. The Partner (1997)
04. The Client (1993)
05. The Chamber (1994)
06. The Rain Maker (1995)
07. A Time to Kill (1989)
08. The Runaway Jury (1996)
09. Street Lawyer (1998)
10. The Summons (2002)
11. The Testament (1999)
12. The King of Torts (2003)
13. Skipping Christmas (2001)
14. The Appeal (2008)
15. The Associate (2009)
Brad Meltzer
Legal Thrillers
01. The First Counsel
02. The Zero Game
03. The Book Of Fate
04. Dead Even
05. The Millionaires
06. The Book of Lies
07. The Tenth Justice
James Patterson
Suspense
01. The Beach House
02. Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas
Richard North Patterson
Suspense
01. The Final Judgement
Susan R. Sloan
Legal Thrillers
01. Guilt by Association
William P. Young
Fiction
01. The Shack (* This book will change you – there is no way it can’t!)
Frank W. Abagnale
01. Catch me if you can (the book is much better than the movie)
Michael Crichton
01. Disclosure
Bruce Zachary
Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Camarillo
Christian Marriage Book
01. A fruitful Marriage
Joe Beam
Christian Author – Marriage Book
01. Becoming One
Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn
Christian Marriage Book ( quick and funny read)
01. For Men Only
02. For Women Only (By Shaunti Feldhahn only)
Jerry Jenkins
Christian Marriage Book (a superb marriage book!)
01. Hedges
Rick Warren
Senior Pastor and Christian Author
01. The Purpose Driven Life
Elizabeth George
Christian Author
01. A wife after God’s own heart
02. A woman after God’s own heart
Joyce Meyer
christian speaker and author of Joyce Meyer Ministries
- If you are into Podcastin, you will gain a lot of wisdom from this woman.
01. Approved Addiction
Judy Blume
Fiction & funny
01. Summer Sisters
02. Wifey
Judith Michael
Romance (this is a husband/wife team)
01. Deceptions (part 1 of 2)
02. A Tangle Web (part 2)
03. Inheritance
04. Pot of Gold
05. Sleeping Beauty
06. Private Affairs
07. A Ruling Passion
08. A Certain Smile
Carley Phillips
Romance
01. The Bachelor
02. The Playboy
Sidney Sheldon
(Sidney Sheldon passed away on January 30, 2007)
Mystery/Romance
01. Nothing Last Forever
02. Memories of Midnight
03. If tomorrow comes
04. The Doomsday Conspiracy
05. The Stars Shine Down
Harry Potter
Fantasy
01. The Sorcerers Stone
Regis Philbin
T.V. talk show host & author (Please go to amazon to view this book)
01. I’m only one Man!
Nora Roberts
Fiction
01. Public Secrets
Kathie Lee Gifford
01. I can’t believe I said that!
Linda Howard
Fiction
01. Mr. Perfect
LaVyrle Spencer
Romance
01. Home Song
02. ByGones
03. Family Blessings
04. Bitter Sweet
05. The Fulfillment
Mariah Stewart
Romance and Mystery
01. Until Dark
Nicole McGehee
Romance
01. No more lonely nights
Danielle Steel
Romance
*Before I got into Legal Thrillers I use to read these. After a while the stories all sound the same. Falling in love, followed by a death, and falling in love again.
01. Thurston House
02. Changes
03. The Promise
04. Summer’s End
05. Once in a Lifetime
06. Daddy
07. Secrets
08. Season of Passion
09. A Perfect Stranger
10. Heartbeat
11. Loving
12. The Ring
13. Now and Forever
14. To Love Again
15. Wanderlust
16. Full Circle
17. Zoya
18. No Greater Love
19. Crossings
20. Kaleidoscope
21. Fine Things
22. Messages from Nam
23. Family Album
24. Star
25. Remembrance
26. Jewels
27. Jewels
28. Palomino
29. Vanished
30. passion’s Promise
31. Accident
32. Wings
33. Lightening
34. Five Days in Paris
35. Malice
36. Silent Honor
37. The Ranch
38. Special Delivery
39. Mirror Image
40. The Ghost
41. The Klone and I
42. The Long Road Home
43. Bittersweet
44. Irresistible Forces
45. Granny Dan
46. The Wedding
47. Journey
48. Lone Eagle (?)
49. The Cottage
50. His Bright Light*
- The Story of Nick(In Memory of Danielle’s Steel’s son)
51. Answered Prayers
