John Grisham from Books Tell You Why - ABAA/ILAB (70 results)

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good+ condition with cocked spine in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; A lawyer, inexperienced in the world of big time criminal law, is hired to represent a man on death row. With only a week to prepare, he mounts an all-out attack on the state's case, risking everything--including his own life--to win.; 8vo; FSA.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; "Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake & Sweeney, a giant D. C. Form with eight hundred lawyers. The money was good and getting better; a partnership was three years away. He was a rising star with no time to waste, no time to stop, no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers. No time for a conscience. " - from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; 348, [4] pages; FSA.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with previous owner's inscription on front free end paper in alike dust-jacket with some laminate separation on the front and minor edgewear; The Chamber is a legal thriller by John Grisham. It tells the story of Michael Stone, a lawyer who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. Stone must use his wit and cunning to prove his innocence and clear his name.; 8vo; FSA.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with previous owner's inscription on the front free end paper in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear and delamination; The jury is behaving erratically in a landmark tobacco case and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched. An anonymous young woman claims to know why the jurors are behaving so strangely. Is the jury being manipulated or controlled? If so, by whom? And, more so, why?; 8vo; FSA.

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Third Printing. A Fine Later printing in a like dust-jacket with some wear to the spine edges; This is the story of a lawyer, Tom Cruise, who gets a new client, a billionaire, that he believes can help him get his career back on track. However, as Tom digs into the case, he finds that there is more to it than meets the eye.; 8vo; 421 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A mildly edgeworn first printing of the first edition in otherwise Near Fine condition, housed in a Fine dust-jacket; The Runaway Jury is a legal thriller that tells the story of a group of jurors who must decide the fate of a defendant who has been accused of a crime he did not commit. The pressure the jury feels to find the defendant guilty is overwhelming, and the suspenseful plot will keep readers on the edge of their seats.; 8vo; 401 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A Very Good first edition/first printing with soiling and other wear to the lower board and spine edges in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with similar wear; In The Last Juror, John Grisham tells the story of a juror who is accused of a crime he did not commit. With the fate of his life hanging in the balance, he must use all of his cunning and intelligence to uncover the real killer. This suspenseful novel will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.; 8vo; 355 pages; MR, Price check?

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Printing. A Very Good+ second printing with discoloration to the lower boards and other mild general wear in a Very Good dust-jacket that is frayed around the edges and has shelfwear; This book is about a lawyer named Clifford, who represents a man named Willie Sutton who is accused of robbing banks. The lawyer and Willie Sutton become friends, and the lawyer starts to realize that Willie Sutton is innocent.; 8vo; 421 pages; MR, Price check?

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Fourth Printing. A Nearly Fine Later printing with denting to the board edges and corners, housed in an edgeworn dust-jacket of equaly condition; The Pelican Brief is a novel by John Grisham that tells the story of a young lawyer, Avery Cross, who is appointed to represent a group of people who are accused of a crime they did not commit.; 8vo; 371 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A Very Good+ first edition/first printing with white soiling marks to boards and cocked spine in an edgeworn alike dust-jacket; A group of twelve men and women are randomly chosen to serve on a jury in a criminal trial. They are not supposed to discuss the case, but they all begin to have suspicions about the defendant. The trial takes a strange and unexpected turn, and the jurors must decide whether to return a guilty verdict.; 8vo; 401 pages; MR, Price check?

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Eleventh Printing. A Near Fine Later printing with some wear mostly from shelf life in a like dust-jacket with some wear to the trim and the finish around the title and author's name; The Pelican Brief is a legal thriller written by John Grisham. The story follows the defense of a young man accused of a crime he did not commit. The case is made more difficult by the fact that the man's co-defendant has already been acquitted.; 8vo; 371 pages; MR, Price check?

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A Very Good+ first edition/first printing with rubbing to the board edges in a like dust-jacket with some soiling and wear to the trim; This is a legal thriller that follows the trial of a group of white supremacists accused of murdering a black man.; 8vo; 366 pages; MR, Price check?

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A Very Good first edition/first Printin with watermarking to the edgeworn boards in a like dust-jacket, also watermarked with other general wear and tear; The Client is a legal thriller written by John Grisham. It is about a young lawyer, Donald King, who is hired to represent a man, Billy Ray Cobb, who has been accused of murder. King must use all of his skills to try to prove Cobb's innocence.; 8vo; 421 pages; MR, Price check?

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Sixth Printing. A Near Fine Later printing with dampstaining to the rear and lower spine in a like dust-jacket with same dampstaining on the inside; This novel is about a lawyer, Charlie Bick, who is hired by a wealthy client to represent him in a lawsuit. Charlie is not familiar with the legal system and is not sure how to proceed with the case. He also has to deal with the fact that the client is a shady character and is not always honest with him. The Client is a suspenseful novel that will keep you reading until the end.; 8vo; 421 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A soiled and edgeworn Very Good+ first edition/first printing in a like dust-jacket with some edgewear as well; In this novel, a group of jurors find themselves unable to decide a criminal case, and must rely on the judge's instructions.; 8vo; 401 pages; MR, Price check?

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Second Printing. A Fine second printing in a Nearly Fine dust-jacket, lightly scuffed; The Testament is a legal thriller by John Grisham. It tells the story of a man named Calumet Whitfield, who is sued for damages by his former employer. Calumet hires a lawyer, Adam Hall, to represent him. Adam is a young, inexperienced lawyer, and Calumet is not sure what to make of him. The case is difficult, and it seems like Adam may not be able to win it. But Calumet is sure that God is on his side, and he is determined to win the case.; 8vo; 435 pages; MR, Price check?

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. A fine first edition/first printing in a Very Good dust-jacket that has a large tear by the spine and other edgewear; The Summons is a legal thriller by Grisham. It follows the story of a young lawyer, Rudy Baylor, who is summoned to the office of a powerful judge. Baylor is told that he has been selected to represent a man accused of a heinous crime. Baylor is skeptical, but decides to take on the case.; 8vo; 341 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Nineteenth Printing. A Very Good+ Later PRinting in a Near Fine shelfworn dust-jacket. There is an address sticker and some initials on the front free endpaper and the ears of the dust-jacket are glued to the front and rear pastedowns; This mystery novel tells the story of a young lawyer, John Grisham, who is appointed to defend a group of civil rights activists who are charged with conspiracy to commit a crime. The case quickly becomes complicated, and Grisham must use all of his skills to prove the innocence of his clients.; 8vo; 371 pages.

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Twenty-Fifth Printing. A Near Fine Later printing with soiling to the black boards in an alike dust-jacket that is slightly shelfworn; A legal thriller set in the legal world of Memphis, the novel tells the story of a small-town lawyer, Walt Long, who is thrust into a high-stakes battle with a powerful Memphis corporation.; 8vo; 421 pages.

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled page edges in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear and laminate separation to front; The Chamber is a suspenseful legal thriller that tells the story of Clarence Darrow and his battle against a corrupt government. Darrow represents a man accused of a heinous crime, and he must use every bit of his ingenuity to prove his client's innocence.This book is filled with twists and turns, and it will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for any fan of legal thrillers.; 8vo; 486 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A handsome first edition/first printing in Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; The Summons is a legal thriller novel by American author John Grisham. The book was published on September 25, 2009. The title is taken from a legal term meaning an order to appear in court.; 8vo; 341 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. First Edition; First Printing. A most attractive first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; When lawyer Tom Hanks takes on a case to help a little-known pizza company, he has no idea how closely the case will bind him to the company and its owners. With the pizza company in financial trouble and the fate of its employees in the balance, Tom must use all of his legal skills to save the company from bankruptcy.; 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine+. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine+. First Edition; First Printing. A most attractive first edition/first printing in Very Fine condition in alike dust-jacket; Former All-American Neely Crenshaw returns to his hometown of Messina fifteen years later to attend the funeral of Coach Eddie Rake, the man who molded the Spartans into an unbeatable football dynasty; 8vo; [x], [1], 2-163, [3] pages.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition; First Printing. An attractive first edition/first printing in As New condition in alike dust-jacket; "Michael was in a hurry. He was scrambling up the ladder at Drake & Sweeney, a giant D. C. Form with eight hundred lawyers. The money was good and getting better; a partnership was three years away. He was a rising star with no time to waste, no time to stop, no time to toss a few coins into the cups of panhandlers. No time for a conscience. " - from the dust-jacket ; 8vo; 382, [4] pages.

1/3 Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first printing of the first edition in a Near Fine dust-jacket with some wear from life on the shelf; This book tells the story of a young lawyer, John Grisham, who is appointed to represent a group of people who were falsely accused of a crime they did not commit. The story is full of suspense and mystery, and it will keep you reading until the end.; 8vo; 371 pages; MR, Price check?

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing with bumping to the corners, otherwise Fine in a like dust-jacket. There is a previous owner's information stamp on the front flyleaf and stamping on the front pastedown; In The Broker, John Grisham tells the riveting story of a young lawyer, Carter Wade, hired by a powerful and ruthless businessman, Justin Dart, to represent him in a complex contract dispute. With a deadline looming and Dart's life at stake, Wade quickly realizes that he is up against a ruthless opponent with deep pockets and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win. As the stakes get higher and the danger increases, Wade must use his skills as a lawyer to navigate a treacherous legal landscape in order to protect his client and prevent a major catastrophe.; 8vo; 357 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. An attractive first edition/first printing in Fine condition in about Fine dust-jacket with minor delamination to front panel; The jury is behaving erratically in a landmark tobacco case and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched. An anonymous young woman claims to know why the jurors are behaving so strangely. Is the jury being manipulated or controlled? If so, by whom? And, more so, why?; 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. A Fine first edition/first printing in a Very Good+ dust-jacket with some shelfwear; This novel tells the story of a small-town lawyer, Tom Dewey, who is thrust into the middle of a high-stakes legal battle between a powerful oil company and a small community. The case turns out to be much more complicated than it seems, and Dewey must use all of his skills to win it. The King of Torts is a suspenseful legal thriller that will keep readers riveted until the final page.; 8vo; 376 pages; 15.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A first edition/first printing with a lightly cocked spine, else Fine in a like dust-jacket. A previous owner's name is inked on the front flyleaf and the half-title page; The Rainmaker is a legal thriller written by John Grisham. It tells the story of a young lawyer, Willie Stark, who is hired by a powerful, wealthy man, Fenton Boggs, to sue a large insurance company. Stark is inexperienced, but Boggs is willing to pay him well to win the case. However, when Stark begins to investigate the company he is suing, he finds that it is corrupt and involved in a number of illegal activities. As the case progresses, Stark comes into conflict with the lawyers representing the company and the police investigating the company's activities. Ultimately, he is forced to choose between his personal beliefs and the money he is being paid to represent the company.; 8vo; 434 pages; MR, Price check?

1/4 Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. A Near Fine first printing of the first edition with some soiling to the boards and a lightly cocked spine housed in a Fine dust-jacket; This novel tells the story of Tom Chamber, a young lawyer who is wrongfully convicted of a crime he didn't commit. He spends the next seventeen years of his life in prison, developing a unique way of life and a deep friendship with his cellmate, Mike. When new evidence is discovered that could prove Tom's innocence, he sets out to find out what happened and clear his name.The Chamber is an exciting story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. John Grisham is a master storyteller, and this novel is a perfect example of his skills.; 8vo; 486 pages; MR, Price check?