The Brief

Charles Holborne, Book 1

By: Simon Michael

Narrated by: Colin Mace

London in the 1960s: gang wars, corrupt police, vice and pornography. Ex-boxer Charles Holborne has plenty of opportunities to build his reputation with the criminal classes as a barrister who delivers. But Charles, an East End boy made good, is not all he seems, and his past is snapping at his heels.

When his philandering wife has her throat slashed, Holborne finds himself on the wrong side of the law and on the run. Can he discover the truth of the brutal slaying and escape the hangman's noose?

Based upon real Old Bailey cases and genuine court documents, The Brief is the first in barrister Simon Michael's series of compelling criminal dramas, an evocative slice of sleazy glamour from the swinging '60s. Simon Michael delivers an authentic and addictive listen for any crime fan.

©2015 Simon Michael (P)2017 Audible, Ltd.

Excellent

Very enjoyable and well paced novel
The narrator for this novel was outstanding.
The detail of life in London in the 1960’s was great.

Wonderful, engaging story

Simon Michael's a new favorite! His courtroom cross examinations are the best I've ever read. Charles Holburne is honest, smart, and not boring. Colin Mace does the story credit with excellent character portrayal.

Good start

This first in the series was very enjoyable and I looks forward to the next in series.

Excellent book

Excellently written, superbly narrated. Full of classic law drama filled with suspense and intrigue. I highly recommend this book. The performance absolutely brings these well -developed characters and circumstances to life. Well done author and performer.

The Brief

An excellent and thrilling read. If the rest of the series is this good I’m hooked