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The Simple Truth

By: David Baldacci
Narrated by: Jonathan Marosz
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David Baldacci's novels have been called "sizzling" (USA Today) and "superior" (Houston Chronicle). Now Baldacci is back, with the story of a death row inmate, a Supreme Court clerk, and a crime that is costing people their lives.

Michael Fiske broke the law when he took Rufus Harms's prison letter from the Supreme Court. But he also sealed his own fate. Now Michael's brother, a cop turned attorney, is coming to Washington to find out why his brother was murdered - and what it had to do with a crime that Rufus Harms committed 25 years before.

In his new novel of corruption, romance, family, and justice at the heart of the American republic, David Baldacci takes us on a journey of harrowing conspiracy - and proves once again that in the realm of suspense, he is in a league of his own. The simple truth... it's never what it seems.

©2001 David Baldacci (P)2011 Hachette

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Well Done!!!!!

This is an amazingly passionate book full of every emotion to its highest degree. Thumbs up! 👍🏻

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Baldacci does it again!

Typical Baldacci character development with lots of twists and turns. Narrator, Jonathan Marosz, did an excellent job. Voices were all distinct and easily understood.

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Great Book!

What a ride! Baldacci does it again! Narrator was fine. No issues with the story or the narrator as some of the earlier reviews claim. Try it you'll like it.

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As usual a great story line, well done.

I had difficulty getting into the story with all the characters but once I got them sorted out, it just got better and better!

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Heart Stopping!!

This book kept me up all night. I could not stop listening until the end. Heart racing good fun. Thank you David Baldacci

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Great Characters

Another Great novel from David Baldacci. The characters are compelling and the plot moves quickly. The action parts are exciting, but not overly drawn out.

The one thing that was frustrating at first was the narration. Particularly at the beginning, Jonathan Marosz draws out vowel sounds in random words for what seems like an eternity. It sounded as if he were a poet reading his own poetry rather than a thriller novel narrator reading prose. Fortunately, this was less noticeable as the story progressed. I was glad I hung in there because the story itself was well worth it.

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Oh Mercy How the Truth Escapes Us!

Baldacci has provided legal-drama addicts with a good one here. The characters were terrific and of course, the various lawyering doings were excellent as usual. Enjoyed this one from start to finish!

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Excellent

Proves Oscar Wilde's quote about "Truth". I enjoyed Mr. Baldacci 's ability to weave a story that is relevant into today's world.

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Great Plot

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The intricate plot kept my interest from start to finish.

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Plot twists - kept me guessing

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Rufus Harms is an amazing and inspiring character.

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Loved this book

Loved it!! That was a great book! Hope you enjoy! Much better than the movie!

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