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The Fall Guy

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

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The Fall Guy

By: Simon Michael
Narrated by: Colin Mace
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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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So glad Simon Michael decided to give Charles Holborne another case. It’s been a long way from ‘The Brief’ but I have been riveted by every moment and this does seem to bring Charles’s life to a satisfactory conclusion (no spoilers here), though I should be delighted to carry on following his career. The detail on the sixties music business gave a great new dimension and it was a joy to have Colin Mace reading the book. Thank you Simon.

Up to all expectations!

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I've read all the books in the series each one is amazing. This one doesn't disappoint, each one keeps in with the fashion, music even the language of the era. thank you so much Mr Michael.

brilliant

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I have really enjoyed this wonderful series. I’ve listened to each one and can’t wait for the next one!
Wonderfully written and narration by Colin Mace outstanding.
I’m hooked!

The storylines loosely based on history

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