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The Absence of Guilt

By: Mark Gimenez
Narrated by: Jeff Harding
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Mark Gimenez is back as The Colour of Law star A. Scott Fenney takes the stand for an impossible case.

An ISIS attack on America is narrowly averted when the FBI uncovers a plot to detonate a weapon of mass destruction in Dallas, Texas, during the Super Bowl. A federal grand jury indicts 24 coconspirators, including Omar al Mustafa, a notorious and charismatic Muslim cleric known for his incendiary anti-American diatribes on YouTube and Fox News. His arrest is greeted with cheers around the world and relief at home.

The president goes on national television and proclaims, 'We won!' There is only one problem: there is no evidence against Mustafa. That problem falls to the presiding judge, newly appointed US District Judge A. Scott Fenney.

If Mustafa is innocent, Scott must set the most dangerous man in Dallas free, with no idea who is really guilty. And all with just three weeks to go before the attack is due....

©2016 Mark Gimenez (P)2016 Hachette Audio UK
Political Suspense Thriller & Suspense Espionage Fiction Thriller
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Wow what a ride!!

Mixture of courtroom thriller and action book. Keeps you entairtained till the end! I would recommend it

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Excellent story and narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. The story and the balance of characters is brilliant.

What does Jeff Harding bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His emphasis and timing are perfect

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The perfect terrorist decoy

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Fantastic

A brilliant story full of twists and turns and gripping from start to finish.

Superbly narrated by Jeff Harding.

I can't wait for the next Mark Gimenez novel.

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Story and the performance

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love all of this author’s books and can spend hours immersed in the story. Definitely recommend.

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Topical for the times

What did you like most about The Absence of Guilt?

I enjoyed hearing how the lives of Scott, his family and his entourage had progressed. I loved the first two books in Scott's story, this one focused a little less on the central characters as so much was happening around them, still a great listen.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Harding – was your favourite?

All of them, this is a man who has perfected his craft, I love his voice in all of it's guises.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, as with most of the books I listen to......... never have the time though!

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My worry is, due to the amount of coverage ISIS gets in the news, I'm not sure a lot of people would want to read about it for entertainment.

I really enjoy Mark Gimenez books and I'm hoping the saga will continue for Scott and his gang, I can see no other reason for Rebecca being brought into this book, than to set up the plot for the next........... here's hoping!

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Just gets better

Well what can I say the A Scott Fenny series just gets better and better. This book builds and builds tension till there is a pressure cooker relief. The comedy is not subtle but there are laugh out load moments a plenty. Lest hope for more from A Scott and Mark.

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An important polemic we should heed.

If you could sum up The Absence of Guilt in three words, what would they be?

quit the domestics

What did you like best about this story?

The reasoning is splendid, the arguments sound and controversial though some of it is irritating because of the emotional flummery that was totally unnecessary. The judge was established as a complete and good man though why we had to be faced with his sex life became an embarrassing and unnecessary diversion.

Have you listened to any of Jeff Harding’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Mr Harding is THE prince of narrators. I now tend to choose books that he has narrated.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

I can imagine some xenophobic listeners would find some of the arguments distasteful. They are controversial but well worth addressing as they are a very real part of the troubled world we live in. I recommend everyone to listen to this book.

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Fantastic

This is my third book in the series and I really hope there will be another! Five star in all respects.

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Brilliant Conclusion to A. Scott Finney Triology

This is really a brilliant end to the Scott Finney Triology and the plot twist was awesome.

I particularly loved how Rebecca Finney’s story was wrapped up in the end.

It was indeed a brilliant piece of work.

I stumbled on Mark Gimenez by accident three weeks ago and I have finished all three books of the A. Scott Finney Triology.

Now I need to decide my next book in his collection to listen to.

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Exciting and gripping book

I found this book a bit disturbing at the beginning, but persevered and really pleased I did. Love the characters, the slight humour and the gripping story from start to finish.

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