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The Simple Truth

A gripping, twisty, thriller that you won’t be able to put down, perfect for fans of Anatomy of a Scandal and Showtrial

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The Simple Truth

By: James Buckler
Narrated by: Steve John Shepherd
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A young woman is dead.

A very wealthy client needs a favour. You're newly qualified as a lawyer and this could be your big break, so you jump at the chance.

The case is about to be closed.

All you have to do is talk to a family, ask them to sign some papers. How difficult could it be? Their daughter was found dead at a beauty spot on the outskirts of London in what you're told was a tragic suicide.

Only you can uncover what really happened.

But the truth is never that simple. And this case could cost you your life...

© James Buckler 2023 (P) Penguin Audio 2023

 Action & Adventure City Life Crime Fiction Genre Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Urban Law Suspense
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Critic reviews

'A British take on John Grisham's The Firm ... the interlocking circles of the plot are well oiled and the narrative of greed and corruption timely.'
'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller.'
'James Buckler delivers a lightning-paced thriller'
'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller - and an unwavering crusade to discover the truth.'
'Pacy and clever, The Simple Truth is a multi-layered mystery, brimming with action and intrigue, all woven perfectly together in the expertly crafted plot.'
'Immersive from the start ... Full of interesting twists and turns, this is a fast-paced thriller in which no one can be trusted.'
A pacy thriller with heart-stopping twists
'A web of intrigue in the hands of a master storyteller ... A deceptively simple premise that deepens and darkens with every page. I may have forgotten to breathe at the end.'
Praise for James Buckler
A fine debut - fast-paced and bleak, with a vivid setting and gut-wrenching twists
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Really enjoyable, compelling, great twists, interesting characters with a meaty dilemma at the heart of the story.
I enjoyed the Buckler’s first book ‘Last Stop Tokyo’ but this is even better.

Great listen!

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Believable and sympathetic characters and great plot with multiple twists. This audio book was my friend for a week and I had to ration myself or I would have finished too quickly!

Gripped me straight away and held me throughout

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