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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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Good read. It will capture your attention & time

It takes time for the story to develop. Once the story develops it's a riveting story with twists and turns. I hated to see it end

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good book

good story, starts of slow then grabs you and does let go, another great book by Baldacci

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Informative about Supreme Court

I really enjoyed learning about different aspects of the Supreme Court.

One of the downsides of this book (but not worth a negative star) was the amount of characters that were important to the storyline throughout the book. It was a bit difficult to keep track of them all.

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An Excellent Book


Contrary to other reviewers, I have no complaint about the narrator. Baldacci has outdone himself with this novel - one of his best. I listened straight through, even foregoing a night’s sleep.

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can't stop listening

great story I thought it was getting off to a really slow start but it was quite gripping and complex. sympathetic characters and great villains

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FANTASTIC

One of the best books I have ever read! Couldn’t wait to see how it turned out. Highly recommended

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Story was good and intriguing

Surprise ending, good characters although some parts of the book dragged on. Overall a good read.

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Good job Sir

At first I didn't think i would like it. Good read ready for next 1

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Great

This book was a wonderful read and speaking of my Lord touched me in my heart.

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The simple truth

Excellent novel, mystery kept up till the end. Great characters and plot. One of Baldachis best

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