The Simple Truth by David Baldacci – 5 Stars
Publisher: Warner Books
ISBN: 0446523321
Another old (Copyright@1997) but
excellent novel by Baldacci.
It starts with a good summary of
how the Supreme Court functions and how it’s Justices tussle, yet cooperate, in
the outcomes of cases. Sara and Michael Fiske are key clerks who begin the tale
of suspense and intrigue involving a Federal prisoner, Rufus Harms, who
attempts to appeal to the court for vindication after serving 25 years for
murder. His basis is a recently received letter from the Army requesting a
review of a program he was in at the time of the murder of a child.
Several Army personnel have been
covering up his involuntary enrollment into the controversial program and have
been monitoring him during his lockup. It is now time to kill him! Along comes
Michael Fiske, a Supreme Court clerk, who comes across his appeal letter and
decides to take action before it is approved by any Justice. You’ll learn his
action didn’t exist too long. But then, Sara and his brother John Fiske, also a
lawyer, take over and are caught in the almost improbable task of proving Rufus’
claim while fending off the devious Army personnel now in positions including
the Supreme Court, the Army’s prison facility, and other law agencies. They
obvious have the upper hand and target Rufus, and later his brother, in
addition to John and Sara for immediate disposal.
Never is there a dull moment in
this novel while the investigation takes constant twists and casts changing theories
and suspicions until the Army personnel are discovered, associated, and enraged
to keep the upper hand.Expect to not put this thriller down -- A most unique
plot and captivating characters. Mr. Baldacci never disappoints.
Reviewer: Rich
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