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Simon Michael

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January 04

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I am the author of the semi-autobiographical Charles Holborne crime and courtroom drama series. I'm sometimes referred to as the “British John Grisham”. The series, currently nine books, is based on my East End Cockney roots and my 37 years as a barrister (trial attorney) during which I prosecuted and defended every sort of villainy, from murder to rape, to armed robbery. Set in 1960s gangland London, the thrillers feature the big political events and cases of the day, as we moved from crumbling Empire and grey post-war rationing, to the Kray twins, Profumo, Carnaby Street, flower power, sex drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. The books are populated by the mad judges, corrupt coppers, lying clients and charming rogues I encountered during what was th ...more

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The Brief (Charles Holborne...

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An Honest Man (Charles Holb...

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The Lighterman (Charles Hol...

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The Waxwork Corpse (Charles...

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Corrupted (Charles Holborne...

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Nothing But The Truth (Char...

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The Final Shot (Charles Hol...

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Force of Evil (Charles Holb...

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Trial by Jury

The life of a criminal barrister is one of high stress, sweat-inducing responsibility, poor pay, unbeatable camaraderie and extremely funny stories. The “life-and-death” issues in which barristers deal - like police officers, surgeons and firemen – make humour an essential coping tool.
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"I very seldom get books on pre-order, but I was happy to make an exception for the latest Charles Holborne saga. And I was delighted that I did. This has been, and remains, one of my absolute favourite crime fiction series.

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"I am hooked to the Charles Holborn stories , and this, the tenth installment was not a disappointment.

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"I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the Charles Holborne books- he is a smart, justice seeking barrister-protagonist who is an outsider in the elite legal world of Inner Chambers and endearing for all his qualities and flaws. Growing up myself in north " Read more of this review »
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"London, 1969

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Who … Tin Pan Alley is the heart of London’s music scene.

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“Your doctor will know of him, certainly.”
Simon Michael, Force of Evil

“I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.”
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