The Simple Truth

By: David Baldacci

Narrated by: Jonathan Marosz

Length: 13 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

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

ANOTHER Baldacci wìnner

great story line
perfect narration too
love to see the movie ìf its ever done

Endless entertainment

As always, maybe now, Tucci has some complex math in his books, which are fascinating and keep you on your toes, and by the way, you lose the snake because he can’t put the poop down. Listening to it while the book might not have as much action as the TV series 24 is still made you feel that way anyway so thank you

Engaging story, well written..

I’ve listened to most of Baldacci’s books on audio. Really enjoy story lines, plots and characters….Some narrator’s are better than others, and this one was not a favorite….

Bad bad narrator.

The narrator greatly detracts from the book.  His cadence and rhythm never changes and it is maddening. 

Excellent Storyline

Excellent Storyline, very enjoyable. Looking forward to hearing more from this Author. Highly recommend to anyone who loves a wonderful story.

Baldacci rocks

What did you love best about The Simple Truth?

Love the twists and turns. Very well written as are all of his books.

Which character – as performed by Jonathan Marosz – was your favorite?

Attorney

Tough Listen

The storyline was really good. Classic Baldacci. Bought the narrator was terrible. His deep tone was difficult to listen to. His attempts at different voices for different characters were laughable, and often he used the wrong voice for the characters. His reading was stiff and formal. It took half the book off me to finally get used to it. it was distracting and took away from an otherwise great book.

I love this author

You cannot go wrong with any book from this author. I prefer mystery plot s with cop verses bad guy or super guy against evil. But I did love this one that is half legal mystery and half good guy verses bad.

The Simple Truth

The Simple Truth is a riveting who-done-it mystery, approximately thirteen hours of listening, released by Hachette Audio in 2011, audiobook narrated by Jonathan Marosz.

Plot. A clerk, Michael Fiske, opens a letter from a lawyer requesting this high court review of a murder conviction. The contents of the letter, that which has spooked Fiske, is not revealed to the reader until the very end of the story. The mystery lies therein. Bodies pile, including that of Michael Fiske. Good guys, bad guys, and twists abound through the pages. John Fiske, a guy with baggage of his own, partners with another court clerk to determine who killed his brother.

Liked. Very educational regarding the inner workings of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), i.e., the process by which cases are reviewed, investigated, dismissed by clerks before the judges themselves are ever involved. Interesting - somewhat disturbing.

Several Audible review comments diss the narrator. My criteria are granted a bit low, but if I enjoy the story, and the voice I'm hearing isn't distracting, I'm good. So ... shoot me. He's fine.

Not so hot. The story is early in Baldacci's career, and it shows. There are areas that could be edited, tightened, even eliminated. But ... as they say, "Story trumps all." It's a good story.

Like all Baldacci books, no explicit sex or objectionable language. Recommended! Enjoy.

excellent read

The beginning a little slow, but once I got into it it was very hard to put down.