The Simple Truth: The Pulse-Pounding Courtroom Drama From International Bestseller David Baldacci - Softcover

Baldacci, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1529003237 ISBN 13: 9781529003239

Publisher: Pan, 2019

Synopsis

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 letter 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 . . .

About this title

About the Author

David Baldacci is an award-winning global no.1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favourite thriller writers. A former trial lawyer with a keen interest in world politics, he has specialist knowledge of the US political system and intelligence services. His first book, Absolute Power, became an instant international hit, with the movie starring Clint Eastwood a major box office success. He has since written more than fifty novels featuring a variety of characters including Walter Nash, Travis Devine, Amos Decker and Aloysius Archer. David is also the co-founder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across the US.

Killer twists. Heroes to believe in. Trust Baldacci.

From the Back Cover

A PACKAGE OF GOLD, A SURGE OF HOPE. A WAY OUT OF THIS PLACE.

Criminal attorney John Fiske is drawn into the web of an evil conspiracy at the heart of the American legal system.

Rufus Harms is twenty-five years into his life sentence in military prison for the brutal murder of a schoolgirl. Then a letter from the US army brings into question his whole conviction and the truth about some of Washington’s most powerful men. Fearful for his life, Harms seizes his one chance to escape.

When Fiske’s loved ones are drawn into the crossfire, the future of the ex-cop turned lawyer becomes intertwined with that of Harms. For the truth and the chance of a future, Fiske 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 their own.

The dark forces behind democracy’s most trusted institutions will boil to the surface as Fiske and Harms fight for justice – and their lives.

‘Baldacci ratchets up the suspense’ People

Edition details

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529003237
• ISBN 13: 9781529003239
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704