Phillip Margolin

Philip Margolin is a highly accomplished American author, renowned for his captivating legal thrillers. Born in New York City, Margolin developed a keen interest in law and justice at an early age, inspired by the famous fictional character Perry Mason. He pursued his passion for law by graduating from New York University School of Law and practicing as a defense attorney for twenty-five years.

Margolin's writing is deeply rooted in his legal experience, which lends a unique sense of realism to his thrilling narratives. He has achieved remarkable success in his writing career, with all of his novels appearing on the New York Times bestsellers list. Margolin's works are not only popular in the United States but have also gained a global following, earning him a reputation as a master of the legal thriller genre.

Some of Margolin's most notable series characters include Amanda Jaffe and Brad Miller, who have appeared in several of his books. More recently, he has introduced the Robin Lockwood series, which has been well-received by readers and critics alike. In addition to his legal thrillers, Margolin has also written standalone novels that showcase his versatility as a writer. Despite his many accomplishments, he remains a humble and dedicated author, committed to crafting engaging and thought-provoking stories for his readers.
Amanda Jaffe Books
# Title Year
1 Wild Justice 2000
2 The Associate 2001
3 Ties That Bind 2003
4 Proof Positive 2006
5 Fugitive 2009
6 Violent Crimes 2015
Brad Miller / Dana Cutler Books
# Title Year
1 Executive Privilege 2008
2 Supreme Justice 2010
3 Capitol Murder 2012
4 Sleight of Hand 2013
Robin Lockwood Books
# Title Year
1 The Third Victim 2018
2 The Perfect Alibi 2019
3 A Reasonable Doubt 2020
4 A Matter of Life and Death 2021
5 The Darkest Place 2022
6 Murder at Black Oaks 2022
7 Betrayal 2023
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Heartstone 1978
2 The Last Innocent Man 1988
3 Gone, But Not Forgotten 1993
4 After Dark 1995
5 The Burning Man 1996
6 The Undertaker's Widow 1998
7 Sleeping Beauty 2004
8 Lost Lake 2005
9 The House on Pine Terrace 2009
10 Worthy Brown's Daughter 2014
11 Woman with a Gun 2014
Madison Kincaid Books (with Ami Margolin Rome)
# Title Year
1 Vanishing Acts 2011
Phillip Margolin Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Natural Suspect 2001
2 The Best American Mystery Stories 2010 2010
3 A Study in Sherlock 2011