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A Time to Lie

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A Time to Lie by Simon Berthon is a gripping crime and thriller story that centres around an enigmatic political conspiracy. As the narrative unfolds, the protagonist is thrust into a web of secrets and deceit, navigating challenges that test their moral boundaries. The tension builds as they uncover truths that threaten to upend established power structures.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you appreciate a narrative full of secrets, tension, and unexpected twists. It weaves a compelling tale of political intrigue, deception, and suspense, ideal for readers who love getting lost in complex and thrilling plots.

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A Time to Lie

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

The new political action and adventure crime thriller you need to read

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An explosive, fast-paced espionage thriller for fans of Frank Gardner and Mick Herron.

A Time to Lie is dark and twisted, a tense and timely novel’ – Adam Hamdy

A pulse-pounding thrill-ride’ – Chris Whitaker

A LONG-BURIED BODY.
An extraordinary discovery is made on the morning of the Tory Party conference: the bones of a young woman's hand, found at a London building site.

A DIVISIVE PRIME MINISTER.
Accusations hit Prime Minister Robin Sandford, alleging he killed the woman. As his career teeters on the edge of ruin, he clandestinely seeks MI5’s assistance. This choice plunges him into the shadowy realm of espionage, mass executions, and murder.

A PLOT TO BRING HIM DOWN…
The deeper Sandford delves, the more perilous the game becomes. Failure to uncover the truth could mean catastrophic consequences for the entire nation.

‘A pulse-pounding thrill-ride’ – Chris Whitaker

‘Dark and twisted, a tense and timely novel’ – Adam Hamdy

‘Masterful … I was completely absorbed’ – Daily Record

‘Brims with tension’ – Sunday Post

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A Time to Lie by Simon Berthon is praised for its engaging portrayal of political intrigue, offering a deft exploration of a fictional British state. Reviewers highlight its masterful character development, intricate sub-plots, and realistic depiction of modern politics and journalism. The novel is described as entertaining, dark, and timely, filled with tension and surprising twists that keep readers captivated from start to finish.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008214500

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Simon Berthon has won awards for his work on World in Action for which he was deputy editor. He has produced documentaries for Secret History and Dispatches.

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