The Judge's ListThe Judge's List
What it's about
Investigator Lacy Stoltz follows the trail of a serial killer and closes in on a shocking suspect: a sitting judge.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 23 weeks on the lists.
You'll love it if you liked
The Whistler
The Guardians
The FirmGood to know
It follows The Whistler, also with Lacy Stoltz, but stands alone.
By the numbers
- Readers26 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller53 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #384 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #373 of the 481 new books we rank
- #2160 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Judge's List worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and 23 weeks on the lists. It ranks #2,160 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.3 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Judge's List about?
Investigator Lacy Stoltz follows the trail of a serial killer and closes in on a shocking suspect: a sitting judge.
How long does it take to read The Judge's List?
About 9 hours (357 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Judge's List?
If you liked it, try The Whistler by John Grisham, The Guardians by John Grisham or The Firm by John Grisham.