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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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No disappointment here!

I have read sooooo many Baldacci books. Of course, some I have favored over others. All a matter of personal preference. I have no harsh criticism for his writings or any of his narrators. I have never felt that reading or listening to a Baldacci book wasn’t time well spent. Mr. Baldacci, thanks for countless hours of entertainment.

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Very satisfying

Baldacci delvers the plot inch by inch, but very compelling. The narrator grew on me but handled many parts well. Another juicy meaty crescendo, interesting and unique settings and characters

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Disappoint? Balcacci? Not Likely!

As a plotter, Baldacci seems to be among the most playful thriller writers. And in the Simple Truth we all get to play his game. The point is that the book goes from point A to point END as if it's supposed to go that way. Too many authors in this genre seem to turn their endings into the last two minutes of an NBA game. You know, where all heel explodes and the preceding stuff was just there to get the fans through their beers and back-slapping. In the Simple Truth the entire story arc's got game. And you aren't left wanting another stopping place or wondering why there were so many parts left over as you pull the plot apart in backward glances. The simple truth is that the characters, feelings, and plot all work. Cool!

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AWESOME

Loved it. Great reader. I wish the authors would write more books like this one

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Simple truth

Overall the story was interesting. I did not care for the narrator at all he reads too fast.

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great story. tough to listen to

reader was tough to endure when narrating. character dialog was better. almost gave up.
story was exceptional.

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Baldacci at his finest

I’m not sure how I missed this Baldacci book—perhaps because it’s not part of a series, but a stand alone book. I loved this work and the narrator was great. The story never lagged in any way, just kept twisting and turning to the very end. I especially appreciated the family dynamics of multiple characters. Always complicated, always worth it.

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Definitely page turner

Enjoyed the family conflict Found very interesting regarding the Supreme Court
Numerous layers keep it interesting

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The story was amazing.

Another Balducci masterpiece. Knowing all the bad guys took right to the very end. Love the author's straight style. great narrator.

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Well written with lots of details

I very much enjoyed this book. I had a hard time putting the book down. I kept wanting to know what was going to happen next.

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