Simply Lies by David Baldacci

Mickey Gibson, a single mother and ex-detective working for ProEye, stumbles upon a dead body while inventorying a house. The victim, Harry Langhorne, has mob ties and the suspect is none other than Mickey herself. She is left with no choice but to prove her innocence and unravel the dangerous mystery surrounding the murder.

Book review of Simply Lies

Simply Lies is another page-turning thriller from renowned author David Baldacci. The book, while slow to start, quickly picks up pace, taking readers on a twisty and unpredictable ride.

The story follows Mickey Gibson, a single mother and former detective, who works for ProEye, a global investigation company that tracks down wealthy tax and credit cheats. When Mickey is asked by a colleague to inventory the home of an arms dealer who cheated ProEye’s clients and fled, she stumbles upon a dead body and finds herself embroiled in a murder investigation.

The plot is full of the usual twists and turns that Baldacci fans have come to expect, and the author doesn’t disappoint in this regard. However, some readers may find the new characters that the book introduces to be less compelling than previous Baldacci characters such as Aloysius Archer and Amos Decker. While these characters may form the basis for a new line of novels, they do not quite have the same magnetism as some of the author’s previous creations.

The book is slow to begin, and it can be a little challenging to maintain interest at first. However, once the pace picks up, the book becomes a rollercoaster of a read, with an ending that is both satisfying and unexpected. Baldacci’s writing is, as always, of a high standard, and the twists and turns of the plot will keep readers guessing until the very end.

While it may not quite reach the heights of some of Baldacci’s recent work, the book still delivers an engaging and exciting story that will leave readers wanting more. The new characters introduced in the book may take some getting used to, but they have the potential to become just as beloved as Baldacci’s previous creations.

Specifications
	Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (April 18, 2023) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 432 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538750635 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538750636 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches

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Christopher Hill

Christopher Hill has worked in the publishing industry for more than 15 years for both international and national media. When he is not reading, he enjoys spending time with his three dogs, whom he considers his most loyal reading companions.