Simply Lies

Simply Lies is a gripping thriller that plunges readers into the murky waters of deception and moral ambiguity. Mickey Gibson, a former Jersey City detective turned asset tracker for ProEye, finds herself at the intersection of duty and danger as she navigates a world filled with wealthy individuals who manipulate the system to evade their debts.

The Plot

When a colleague asks Mickey to visit the home of a notorious arms dealer, she discovers a body hidden in a secret room. It soon emerges that she has been tricked: the arms dealer never existed, nobody at ProEye has heard of the colleague, and the dead man had been in Witness Protection. What follows is a battle of wits with a nameless woman with a mysterious past, and to stop her, Mickey must uncover the woman's true identity and why she chose Mickey as her nemesis.

Themes

• Deception: The novel explores how lies can be woven into the fabric of society, impacting personal and professional relationships.
• Justice: Mickey's journey raises questions about the nature of justice and whether it can ever truly be served.
• Identity: As a single mother, Mickey’s character grapples with balancing her responsibilities with her quest for truth.

With a fast-paced narrative and richly developed characters, Simply Lies is an intense thriller from David Baldacci. The intricate plotting and suspenseful twists keep the audience guessing until the very end.

“This is Baldacci at his formidable best, teasing the reader with hints and suggestions while pushing the story forward at breakneck pace. Do not miss it.” – Sunday Times