{"product_id":"corrupted-book-simon-michael-9781913028794","title":"Corrupted","description":"\u003cb\u003eCharles Holborne returns with his most shattering case yet  Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA sordid secret lies at the heart of political London...\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLondon, 1964 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles Holborne has cemented his reputation as a respected murder trial lawyer, who is near unbeatable in the courtroom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHaving overcome the traumas of his past, he seems to be settled in his career and his relationship with his partner, Sally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut Charles is his own worst enemy and old habits threaten to drag him down... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is also still on the radar of the notorious Kray Twins and before long he finds himself drawn into one of their darker scandals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharles's career - and his life - is in jeopardy as he fights for justice in a world of corruption and double-dealings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORRUPTED is the fourth crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers - gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'the dark and gritty latest instalment in the Charles Holborne series deserves every single one of the five stars I didn't hesitate in awarding it. The writing is so vivid and visceral that I can't believe it hasn't been picked up for the small screen. This whole series is the pinnacle of crime thriller writing and I am confident that nothing will ever knock it off its pedestal.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Book Magnet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A novel that is almost instantly a classic... it runs away with the reader and leaves them wanting more... a truly awesome thriller that will leave you coming back for more.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorset Book Detective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'a brilliant piece of historical crime fiction' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully Booked\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'A gem of a book... a fantastic read throughout, gripping, entangling and certainly a page-turner ' -\u003cb\u003e Lacy Ace\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'BritCrime's answer to John Grisham...' - \u003cb\u003eMiriam Smith\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'These are sharply observed, packed full of rich, authentic dialogue. Pacey, yet measured, they weave complex legal scenes with light, credible domestic and professional moments where characters are fleshed out and the central hero is exposed, both for good and bad.' - \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookends and Binends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK ONE: The Brief\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TWO: An Honest Man\u003cbr\u003eBOOK THREE: The Lighterman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOOK FOUR: Corrupted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SIX: Force of Evil\u003cbr\u003eBOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot\u003cbr\u003eBOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth\u003cbr\u003eBOOK NINE: Death, Adjourned\u003cbr\u003eBOOK TEN: The Fall Guy","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49587087573265,"sku":"GOR010789703","price":18.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50339284353297,"sku":"GOR011927717","price":12.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52667396227345,"sku":"GOR011834051","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1913028798.jpg?v=1775904944","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/corrupted-book-simon-michael-9781913028794","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}