A Time to Lie
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A Time to Lie by Simon Berthon
An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron. Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel Adam Hamdy A pulse-pounding thrill-ride Chris Whitaker‘Classy novelSimon Berthon is a deft guide to the darker recesses of a fictional British state. A well-crafted, informed thriller’ Financial Times
‘For those seeking a light break from real political intrigue, I recommend new political thriller A Time to Lie by distinguished TV producer Simon Berthon. A light summer read, it’s an amusingly accurate portrayal of modern politics and journalism’ Michael Crick
‘Entertaining and shocking. Full of good characters and interesting relationships, this is not only a clever thriller but also an indictment of the way the UK’s political system works’ Literary Review
‘A pleasantly thrilling read … the scene setting and tension building is masterful … I was completely absorbed’ Daily Record
‘With deception at every turn, Berthon delivers masterful character development amid a tangle of sub-plots that both disguise and enrich the main story arc. Cleverly paced and meticulously planned, A Time To Lie will have you racing toward the ending, where politics and journalism collide in a bid to uncover the truth’ Press Association
‘Brims with tension . . . Masterful characterisation and a maze of sub-plots enrich this cleverly paced thriller’ Sunday Post
"A brilliant book . . . wonderful, indulgent, devilishly entertaining . . . there’s a truthfulness, an authenticity . . . a rip-roaring read, it’s going to cause much sleep deprivation” Mark Dolan, Talk Radio.
‘One of five big releases … A political thriller about a corrupt prime minister embroiled in a murder scandal’ Independent
‘An insightful journey through corridors of power walked by those with terrible secrets. Dark and twisted, A Time to Lie is a tense and timely novel’ Adam Hamdy
‘A pulse-pounding thrill-ride that hooked me from the chilling opening, A Time To Lie delivers on every, explosive level’ Chris Whitaker
‘Utterly gripping from the first chapter to the unexpected ending’ Gavin Esler
Simon Berthon is a BAFTA award-winning and highly acclaimed investigative film-maker and journalist who lives in London.
He has spent much of his life delving into the secrets of state, and has written non-fiction books under another name.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780008214500 |
| ISBN 10 | 0008214506 |
| Title | A Time to Lie |
| Author | Simon Berthon |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2021-06-10 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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