A Time to Lie (Hardback)

‘Classy novel. Simon 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