The Last Alibi by David Ellis 465 pgs.

On a day when lawyer Jason Kolarich is strung out on prescription drugs, James Drinker comes into his office claiming that even though he is innocent of the murders of two women he will probably be the main suspect since he was linked to both victims. He believes he is being framed and somehow in the course of the conversation Jason tells him all the best ways one can frame a person for a crime. Imagine Jason’s surprise when it turns out he’s the one being framed and is then arrested for murder. After that it’s a race against time to discover Drinker’s true identity without violating lawyer/client confidentiality and to save himself. This is a can’t-put-it-down-no-matter-what kind of a book.

Sycamore Row by John Grisham 464 pages

Welcome back, Jake!  Yes, Jake Brigance is back and involved in another controversial trial. Seth Hubbard is a sick old man.  Dying of cancer, he meticulously plans his funeral and burial.  Then he locks himself in his office, produces a legal, handwritten will leaving 5% to his church, 5% to his long lost brother and 90% to his black maid, cutting out his children.  He also writes a letter to Jake, directing him to enforce his will at all costs. The next day, Sunday, he goes to church, chats with the preacher, then hangs himself.  Let the fireworks begin!  Why, OH! Why?  Why would Seth leave so much to Lettie Lang?  Seth has his reasons but you will have to read the book to find out what they  are. In the mean time, enjoy reading about the inner workings of the legal system in rural Mississippi!
A great legal thriller!