The Testament - John Grisham

I know this is a cheesy "bestseller" type, but seriously, John Grisham knows how to write an exciting story (as long as there's no romance). If you've never read him, pick this one up. I'm starting with this one because it is one of my favourites of his, but there will be more Grisham posts to come!
A multi-billionaire commits suicide and leaves a controversial last will that leaves all his money to an illigitimate daughter that no one knew about. The rest of his many kids (now adults) and his three ex-wives try to contest this will - that's the lawyer part of it. But more interesting is the journey that Nate O'Reilly, ex-addict and ex-litigator, must make into the South American jungle to find this daughter, who is now a missionary deep in the Brizilian wetlands.
Grisham's appeal is in his characters, and the offspring all have great, believable personalities, as do the lawyers, the hero, and the many characters met along the journey.
I'm serious here. Give Grisham a chance. Open your mind. Don't be a snob. Plus, his books are usually really cheap at second-hand bookstores!