Although Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer by John Grisham is not an adult mystery, it nevertheless is a great read for teens and adults alike. After reading a few intense novels, I often turn to a young adult book for a less involved story and the Theodore Boone series is a great one to pull out and an enjoyable story for those of us who like courtroom dramas.
From the cover:
In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he's only thirteen years old, Theo Boone thinks he's one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk and a lot about the law.
But Theo is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial, a cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth.
1. Kid Lawyer (2010)
2. The Abduction (2010)
3. The Accused (2012)
4. The Activist (2013)
5. The Fugitive (2015)
6. The Scandal (2015)
7. The Accomplice (2019)