John Grisham is an American lawyer, politician, and author, best known for his popular legal thrillers. Grisham's first best seller was The Firm. Bestsellers of his books are: The Chamber, The Client, A Painted House, The Pelican Brief, Skipping Christmas, The Rainmaker, The Runaway Jury, and A Time to Kill. His books have been translated into 29 languages and published worldwide.