The Simple Truth - David Baldacci

INTRODUCTION It’s been a while since I have read a political or legal thriller worthy of the genre, particularly since John Grisham’s output has become so formulaic and predictable in recent years. At a recent kid’s birthday party, a friend overheard my less than complimentary remarks about Grisham’s latest work and suggested that I check out David Baldacci instead. He was so keen to get me started that he loaned me a second-hand copy of one of the writer’s earlier novels. Set free from the sense of entitlement often engendered by a book’s price tag or created by a much-hyped author’s pedigree ... more

Review of The Simple Truth, a novel by David Baldacci. The book was published by Pan MacMillan Books, 514 pages, ISBN 978-0965068086. The cover price is £6.99 and the genre:- Thriller The Plot Conscripted at the time of the Vietnamese war, soldier Rufus Harms was jailed for the brutal killing of a young girl. After twenty-five years in prison, an auto-generated letter from the United States army is sent to Rufus Harm’s brother. This letter throws new light on the events leading up to Rufus’ case and his incarceration. Harms has never denied killing the school-girl, but what he does not know is ... more