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10 Books Like Split

Fans of David Baldacci’s high‑stakes courtroom thriller Split can't put it down—here are nine more gripping reads that deliver the same pulse‑pounding suspense.

Editor's Top Match

The Firm

The Firm

by John Grisham

Why it's the perfect match

A masterclass in legal intrigue that mirrors the tension and pacing of Split.

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9 Expert Recommendations

The Pelican Brief
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The Pelican Brief

by John Grisham

A law student uncovers a deadly conspiracy, delivering relentless suspense.

A Time to Kill
3

A Time to Kill

by John Grisham

A courtroom battle in the Deep South that grips from the first page.

The Rainmaker
4
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The Rainmaker

by John Grisham

A young attorney fights a powerful insurance company in a high‑stakes case.

The Client
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The Client

by John Grisham

A boy witnesses a mob crime and becomes the target of a legal vortex.

The Whistler
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The Whistler

by John Grisham

An investigative journalist uncovers corruption in a judge’s office.

The Litigation
7

The Litigation

by Michael Connelly

A defense attorney takes on a murder case with chilling twists.

The Appeal
8

The Appeal

by Janet Evanovich

A prosecutor battles political pressure while chasing a dangerous secret.

The Confession
9

The Confession

by John Grisham

A shocking murder confession pulls a small town into a legal firestorm.

The Defenseless
10

The Defenseless

by David Baldacci

A rookie lawyer tackles a powerful adversary in a battle of wits.

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