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A Simple Choice

By: David Pepper
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
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A propulsive political thriller featuring two outsiders caught up in a stunning conspiracy, filled with details and twists that only a true political insider could write.

When one of the nation’s most prestigious senators jumps from a cliff in Maine, it is no surprise that the political elite and the media flock to the story, determined to uncover what has happened—and whether foul play was involved. Palmer Knight, a fast-rising TV news correspondent, is sent to cover the mysterious death, and finds himself embroiled in a plot that goes far beyond the Senate and onto the global stage.

Meanwhile, Army veteran and former Supreme Court clerk Amity Jones thought she had left the fast lane behind when she moved to Ohio to care for her cancer-stricken mother. But her dogged pursuit of a local medical mystery places bring her back to the world of politics, and ultimately into Palmer's investigation of the senator’s death. The unlikely duo, brought together by seemingly unconnected events, soon find themselves enmeshed in a political conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, and places their lives—and many others—in terrible danger.

©2022 David Pepper (P)2022 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

“With A Simple Choice, David Pepper uses his insider knowledge of American politics to deliver a riveting, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about two regular people up against extraordinary odds. This is a page-turner with a provocative idea at its heart.”
—Stacey Abrams, author of While Justice Sleeps

“Pepper…knows how to cast a chill with deep state politics.” Kirkus Reviews

“Eerily realistic…The author challenges preconceived notions about a horrible, multifaceted disease and combines this with car chases and behind-the-scenes political skullduggery, making the choice to read A Simple Choice a simple one.” —Shelf Awareness

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Excellent tale and bonus for being set in Ohio

I loved this tale of mystery and deceit at the highest levels. Bonus points for being set in Ohio where I knew the geography and some of the background. lot twists and turns kept me engaged.

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Gripping!

Fast-paced and compelling story. Majestically woven with a sense of realism that keeps naively asking the question: Could this really happen in government?

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  • 07-12-23

Very good story with some twist

Very good story with some twists. Expect one more which did not happen. Interesting story line.

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  • 03-09-24

gave up

The writing plods, there is no glimmer of humour, it bored me to bits and I could not get past the first couple of hours.

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