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
Published on 5. January 2023
Book
Hardback
368 pages
978-1-78763-606-4 (ISBN)
Description
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...
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'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.' Andrea Mara
'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.' Marion Todd
Readers love The Simple Truth!
'A rollercoaster thriller.' *****
'I loved reading this pacy thriller.' *****
'Fast paced and exciting.' *****
'What a read! A fantastic whodunnit which will keep you guessing.' *****
'What a fantastic read - I could not put it down.' *****
'Awesome. I loved it.' *****
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...
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'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.' Andrea Mara
'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.' Marion Todd
Readers love The Simple Truth!
'A rollercoaster thriller.' *****
'I loved reading this pacy thriller.' *****
'Fast paced and exciting.' *****
'What a read! A fantastic whodunnit which will keep you guessing.' *****
'What a fantastic read - I could not put it down.' *****
'Awesome. I loved it.' *****
Reviews / Votes
'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.' * The Times * 'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller.' * Woman & Home * 'James Buckler delivers a lightning-paced thriller' * Woman's Own * 'A fast-paced and suspenseful legal thriller - and an unwavering crusade to discover the truth.' * Woman Magazine * '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.' * Andrea Mara *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
586 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78763-606-4 (9781787636064)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
James Buckler lives in London. He has worked in film and TV for many years, most notably for MTV and BBC Films. His first thriller, Last Stop Tokyo, published to critical acclaim. The Simple Truth is his second novel.