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This series follows the criminal defense lawyer Perry Mason, who was also the protagonist of more than 80 novels written by American author Erle Stanley Gardner. The novels were adapted into a popular television series that aired from 1957 to 1966, starring Raymond Burr as Perry Mason. The books are known for their intricate plots, clever twists, and dramatic courtroom scenes.
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The Daughter of Time
Like Perry Mason, detective Alan Grant is also a master of solving seemingly unsolvable cases. In 'The Daughter of Time', Grant becomes fascinated with the historical mystery of Richard III and the Princes in the Tower, and sets out to uncover the truth. This book will appeal to Perry Mason fans who enjoy a good legal mystery with a historical twist.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Mickey Haller, the Lincoln Lawyer, is a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. In this thrilling novel, Haller takes on a high-profile case that could make or break his career. Fans of Perry Mason will enjoy the legal drama and courtroom theatrics in this book.
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A Time to Kill
This is the courtroom thriller that launched John Grisham's career. When a young girl is brutally raped by two white men in a small Mississippi town, her father takes the law into his own hands and kills them. Now, it's up to Jake Brigance, a young and inexperienced lawyer, to defend him in court. Fans of Perry Mason will appreciate the legal strategy and courtroom showdowns in this book.
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Presumed Innocent
Rusty Sabich is a prosecutor who finds himself accused of murdering his colleague and former lover. As the trial unfolds, Sabich must navigate a complex web of relationships and hidden secrets. Fans of Perry Mason will enjoy the legal intrigue and moral ambiguity in this book.
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Anatomy of a Murder
This classic legal thriller tells the story of a small-town lawyer who takes on a difficult murder case. The defendant, a veteran, admits to killing a local tavern owner, but claims it was in self-defense. Fans of Perry Mason will appreciate the courtroom drama and legal strategy in this book.
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The Caine Mutiny
This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a naval captain who is relieved of duty by his executive officer during a storm. The captain is put on trial for dereliction of duty, and the courtroom drama that ensues will appeal to fans of Perry Mason.
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The Verdict
Frank Galvin is a down-on-his-luck lawyer who takes on a medical malpractice case that could be his last chance for redemption. As the trial unfolds, Galvin must confront the hospital's powerful legal team and his own demons. Fans of Perry Mason will appreciate the courtroom theatrics and legal strategy in this book.
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The Runaway Jury
This legal thriller tells the story of a high-stakes trial involving a tobacco company and a group of plaintiffs who claim that smoking caused their illnesses. The jury is the key to victory, and both sides will stop at nothing to win. Fans of Perry Mason will enjoy the legal intrigue and courtroom drama in this book.
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The Pelican Brief
This legal thriller tells the story of a young law student who writes a brief outlining the possible motives behind the assassination of two Supreme Court justices. When her brief becomes the subject of national attention, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a powerful conspiracy. Fans of Perry Mason will appreciate the legal strategy and courtroom showdowns in this book.
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The Firm
This legal thriller tells the story of a young lawyer who joins a prestigious law firm in Memphis, only to discover that the firm is involved in a money-laundering scheme for the
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