John Grisham is one of the most famous fiction authors of all-time. The former lawyer is famous for his legal thrillers, although he’s written quite a few great books that have never ended up in a courtroom.
What’s very notable about the Grisham books is that (with the exception of his recent Theodore Boone series) he’s never resorted to using the same characters. Every novel Grisham has written, save for his young teen novels, are purely standalone with no references to any of his previous books.
Grisham is a phenomenal author, with numerous of his books also made into movies. We have a list of all his books in publication order (which is also their chronological order) below:
Publication Order of Jake Brigance Books
A Time to Kill |
(1989) |
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Sycamore Row |
(2013) |
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A Time for Mercy |
(2020) |
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Homecoming |
(2022) |
Publication Order of Mitch McDeere Books
The Firm |
(1991) |
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The Exchange |
(2023) |
Publication Order of Theodore Boone Books
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer / Young Lawyer |
(2010) |
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The Abduction |
(2010) |
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The Accused |
(2012) |
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The Activist |
(2013) |
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The Fugitive |
(2015) |
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The Scandal |
(2016) |
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The Accomplice |
(2019) |
Publication Order of Camino Island Books
Camino Island |
(2017) |
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Camino Winds |
(2020) |
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Camino Ghosts |
(2024) |
Publication Order of Rogue Lawyer Books
Rogue Lawyer |
(2015) |
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Partners |
(2016) |
Publication Order of The Whistler Books
Witness to a Trial |
(2016) |
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The Whistler |
(2016) |
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The Judge’s List |
(2021) |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
The Pelican Brief |
(1992) |
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The Client |
(1993) |
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The Chamber |
(1994) |
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The Rainmaker |
(1995) |
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The Runaway Jury |
(1996) |
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The Partner |
(1997) |
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The Street Lawyer |
(1998) |
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The Testament |
(1999) |
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The Brethren |
(2000) |
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A Painted House |
(2001) |
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Skipping Christmas |
(2001) |
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The Summons |
(2002) |
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The King of Torts |
(2003) |
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Bleachers |
(2003) |
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The Last Juror |
(2004) |
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The Broker |
(2005) |
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Playing for Pizza |
(2007) |
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The Appeal |
(2008) |
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The Associate |
(2009) |
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The Confession |
(2010) |
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The Litigators |
(2011) |
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Calico Joe |
(2012) |
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The Racketeer |
(2012) |
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Gray Mountain |
(2014) |
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The Rooster Bar |
(2017) |
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The Reckoning |
(2018) |
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The Guardians |
(2019) |
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Sooley |
(2021) |
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The Boys from Biloxi |
(2022) |
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
Fetching Raymond |
(2011) |
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Casino |
(2011) |
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Fish Files |
(2011) |
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Quiet Haven |
(2011) |
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The Tumor |
(2015) |
Publication Order of Short Story Collections
Ford County |
(2008) |
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Sparring Partners |
(2022) |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town |
(2006) |
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Framed |
(2024) |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Legal Briefs |
(1998) |
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The Wavedancer Benefit: A Tribute to Frank Muller |
(2002) |
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Their World is Law |
(2002) |
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Delta Blues |
(2009) |
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Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Acclaimed Authors and the Day Jobs They Quit |
(2010) |
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Fourteen Days: An Unauthorized Gathering |
(2024) |