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The Fall Guy

Rock 'n' Roll Murder in 1960s London (Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers, Book 10)

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By: Simon Michael
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Summary

Charles Holborne faces a new courtroom drama! Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Bailey, Michael Connelly and Robert Dugoni.

London, 1969

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

It is also the dark heart of a ruthless business tainted by sex, drugs and corruption.

When a young fan is found dead from a heroin overdose at an American rock star’s accommodation and the band’s manager is charged with her murder, Charles Holborne, barrister, must defend him. But Holborne is getting married in two weeks, and for some reason DS Sean Sloane, his best man, refuses to speak to him.

Has Sloane been turned? What has a select group of corrupt Met officers known as ‘the Team’ to do with the case?

And is Holborne’s client the unscrupulous venal businessman he is portrayed or is he, perhaps, The Fall Guy?

THE FALL GUY is the tenth crime novel in an exciting historical series, the Charles Holborne Legal Thrillers – gritty, hard-boiled mysteries set in 1960s London.

THE CHARLES HOLBORNE LEGAL THRILLERS SERIES

BOOK ONE: The Brief

BOOK TWO: An Honest Man

BOOK THREE: The Lighterman

BOOK FOUR: Corrupted

BOOK FIVE: The Waxwork Corpse

BOOK SIX: Force of Evil

BOOK SEVEN: The Final Shot

BOOK EIGHT: Nothing But The Truth

BOOK NINE: Death, Adjourned

BOOK TEN: The Fall Guy

©2025 Simon Michael (P)2025 Simon Michael Thriller & Suspense Crime Exciting Fiction England Thriller
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'Simon Michael’s Charles Holborne is one of crime fiction’s most compelling creations. The courtroom scenes crackle with energy, but it’s the depth of character and chilling plausibility that makes The Fall Guy unforgettable. Unflinching and superbly written' – Adam Croft, bestselling author of ‘The Rutland Crime Series’
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Highly recommend, once again a brilliant book. Great mix of fact and fiction. Brilliant characters and storyline. Read over 2 days

Another outstanding read

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Love this series of books and this a latest one keeps up the momentum! Soon as I finished I felt sad that I couldn't immediately continue the story.
Can't wait for next in series!!!

GREAT SERIES

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Love this series and this book doesn’t disappoint. Needs to be read in order. Great narration, as always.

Another great story

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Simon Michael’s books are like a delicious meal, you just don’t want it to end! Great storyline, brilliant selection of characters and outstanding narration. Can’t wait for the next one!!

Didn’t want it to end!

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Another great yarn, and a thoroughly enjoyable chapter in the Charles Holborne series. What I love about these books is the well drawn and different characters, their trials, interactions and sometimes the sheer ordinariness of their lives. It makes them more real. This installment sees our intrepid barrister defending a music promoter accused of facilitating drug taking and possibly murdering a young teenage girl. The twists and turns within the book are again cleverly disguised, though I thought the overall plot was probably weaker than previous novels in the series. That said I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to the 11th book in the adventures of Charles, Sally and of course Seán Sloane.

Music is my first love!!!!

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