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The Simple Truth

The Pulse-Pounding Courtroom Drama From International Bestseller David Baldacci

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The Simple Truth

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Jonathan Marosz
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The Simple Truth is a tense courtroom drama with a fast-paced plot from bestselling author, David Baldacci.

As a young conscripted soldier, Rufus Harms was jailed for the brutal killing of a schoolgirl. Yet, after twenty-five hard years of incarceration, a stray letter from the US army reveals new facts about the night of the murder – and the evil secret shared by some of Washington's most powerful men. Fearful for his life, Harms seizes his one chance to escape. But within hours the only people who knew about the appeal have been hunted down and eliminated.

As the unknown assassins close in on Harms, ex-cop turned criminal attorney John Fiske is drawn into the web. His younger brother is already a victim, the woman he loves is under threat. For the truth and the chance of a future, he will never give up the fight. But for both men time is already running out. Their enemy is buried deep within the system and completely ruthless when protecting the truth . . .

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Critic Reviews

Baldacci ratchets up the suspense.
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Another great story from my favourite author. Narrator nailed it too. Downloading my next book

Love, love, loved it

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Decent story.
Some complexities to figure out who is who.
Some bits were a bit tedious.

7.5/10

Solid with some unnecessary padding.

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The truth for one race of people has always been a struggle and this book highlights the ugly face of this fact. Great story so well written

Justice Should Be Colourblind

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once again David doesn't disappoint. I was hooked right from the get go. looking forward to his next novel. keep up the awesome work. My ears love it

Awesome

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I enjoyed the book and the narrator was excellent. Up to the standard we expect from Baldacci. I challenge the reader ro guess the ending.

Great story

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