TLDR
Instead of only focusing on murder and assault, this curation of novels about law and justice also tackles less covered cases such as faulty medical devices, water contamination and AI malfunction.
Novels about law and justice often focus on dramatic types of cases, such as murder and sexual assault. In the real world, however, the most consequential lawsuits are often less dramatic and less publicized. The Port Catheter Lawsuit, for example, has affected thousands of people. Defective medical equipment may not murder or assault people, but it can injure and ultimately kill far greater numbers.
The best authors use their craft to catalyze interest in important cases, regardless of whether the surface-level details are typical Hollywood material. Our curation here highlights well-written law and justice novels that cover a range of cases. Some books are household names; others hidden gems.
Speaking of medical device issues, Abrams wrote a story where an AI-driven medical system experiences technical anomalies with deadly consequences. Former Supreme Court clerk Avery Keene investigates.
When people accuse Mahmood of killing a shopkeeper, at first he isn’t too worried. He knows he’s innocent. As the case intensifies, however, he realizes he will have to fight for his life. “The Fortune Men” is a great pick for readers who want a justice story with an uncommon setting: 1952 in Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
Published in 1996 yet relevant as ever, this novel tells the story of a hotshot lawyer who takes on massive corporations accused of killing people through their water contamination. Readers have consistently praised Harr for conducting exhaustive research that instills the narrative with realism.
After a family’s self-driving car collides with another vehicle, family members debate who is culpable. Meanwhile a tech mogul suspiciously inserts himself into the family drama.
Clifton was only six when he saw two white police officers beat his father to death. Later he witnesses another crime, but can he really expect help from the police?
Get recommendations on hidden gems from emerging authors, as well as lesser-known titles from literary legends.
