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When cop-turned-attorney John Fiske comes to Washington to investigate his brother's murder, he unearths decades-old secrets and discovers the truth is anything but simple in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller.
It's never what it seems...
Young attorney Michael Fiske broke the law when he took Rufus Harms's prison letter from the Supreme Court. But he also sealed his own fate. Suddenly everyone who has anything to do with Harms or his appeal mysteriously dies. Now Michael's brother John, a cop turned attorney, comes to Washington to find out why his brother was murdered--and what it had to do with a crime that Harms committed twenty-five years before. But the one man who can help John, the one man who knows what really happened more than two decades ago--and why--has escaped from prison and is running for his life.
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"A good- at times very good- legal thriller. This was my first read by David Baldacci and I look forward to reading more of his. A few unlikely turns near the end for the sake of making it more suspenseful but otherwise, it was a good, gripping read. "
— Jacob (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Compelling…Finely drawn…A page-turner worth losing sleep over.”
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“Baldacci’s novel continues to offer new surprises.”
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“As with a scenic drive, the destination of a Baldacci cliff-hanger is less important than the route taken. Baldacci’s passengers, repeaters and new ones alike, will be clamoring to ride along.”
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A strong-boned thriller...captivating characters...vivid detailing of the Supreme Court behind closed doors--where the truth, apparently, is anything but simple.
— Publishers Weekly -
Another wild Baldacci ride...fascinating...engrossing...more than just a fast-paced thriller...Baldacci is still one of the best thriller writers around, and that's the simple truth.
— Richmond Times-Dispatch -
Top-notch...Baldacci writes thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing right up until the end...John Grisham has some serious competition.
— Southern Pines Pilot (NC) -
Fascinating.
— Cleveland Plain Dealer -
Baldacci excels at creating really good guys and putting them at risk.
— Newsday -
A complex delight...leaves readers breathless...with entertaining and twisting plots.
— Copley News Service
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
The Simple Truth Listener Reviews
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Tim Stenson, 12/24/2021
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" I love all the storylines that David Baldacci comes up with and this book did not fail me! "
— Cheryl, 2/21/2018 -
" This was one of the best works EVER from David Baldacci. Listened to it on a long drive cross country and actually didn't want to get out of the car at stops. Story told to perfection and was absolutely the best I have read to date by Baldacci. "
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Gerald Eskilsen, 9/14/2015
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Mike Bachmann, 9/25/2013
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Marian Stanton, 12/11/2011
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" This was an amazing book. The storyline is gripping but Baldacci writes so well about the complicated, heart-wrenching emotions that bind families together and tear them apart. "
— Sharon, 10/8/2011 -
" Poor. Bad plot, bad characters, unreal situations. "
— Roger, 9/21/2011 -
" I didn't think a legal thriller would enthrall me at all, but I was surprised! It makes me want to look into his other books. "
— Jo, 9/20/2011 -
" Average for Baldacci. Ending seemed too contrived. Still worth the time. "
— Mailmanr5, 9/15/2011 -
" A great read. I couldn't put the book down for the last 5 chapters. :) "
— Pradeep, 9/14/2011 -
" Similar to John Grisham. Will definitely read more by this author. "
— Laura, 8/9/2011 -
" Full of suspence and some sad outcomes to some people because others are covering up a crime and this colusion goes right to the top of tree. lots of twists and turns. "
— Elaine, 8/9/2011 -
" It took a while for me to get into this book only because of all the Supreme Court/Justice information laid out but once started, could not put it down. I have read a billion books, not one has ever made me cry at the end until now. "
— Mary, 7/31/2011 -
" why oh why did I torture myself with this? "
— Jessica, 7/25/2011 -
" this one... you oughta read it and not just once but several time over<br/> "
— El, 7/23/2011 -
" First few chapters introduced too many characters, very confusing, but stick to it! Would like to see some of these characters brought forward into a series. "
— Nana, 7/2/2011 -
" Not a bad read. Good airplane or trip book. "
— Susan, 6/20/2011 -
" Started off a bit slow, but once it got going, it was great. "
— Lisa, 6/20/2011
About David Baldacci
David Baldacci is one of the world’s favorite storytellers and a global bestselling author, with twenty-one of his novels making the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. In 2011 he was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame. His books are published in over forty-five languages and in more than eighty countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide. His works have been adapted for both feature film and television. He is also the cofounder, along with his wife, of the Wish You Well Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting literacy efforts across America.
About Jonathan Marosz
Jonathan Marosz has narrated dozens of audiobooks throughout his career, including numerous titles by bestselling authors David Baldacci, Harlan Coben, and Tony Hillerman. He is a veteran stage performer with regional and national stage credits ranging from works by Shakespeare to modern day.