No Simple Truth - Ellis Crane

A con-artist novel that's fast, dark, and properly funny. Ellis Crane knows London's various underworlds and writes them with a sharp eye and wicked comic ear. This is grifter fiction with bite and genuine flair.' Oliver Harris'Fast-paced, dark and slyly comic.' Joe Thomas'Gripped from the first page. Pacy, clever and wildly entertaining.' Richard Jerram'A rollicking romp...come for the colourful charlatans, stay for the sophisticated scams.' Amran GowaniThe truth is just another confidence trick . . . Jake and Raven run small-time scams answering to no one - at least until a con involving priceless Samurai swords ends in bloodshed. Forced to disappear, Jake adopts a new identity and tries to lead a - mostly - honest life. A new relationship even offers him a hint of redemption. But old habits die hard. When a relentless detective starts asking questions he can't afford to answer, Jake has to face his past. As loyalties fracture and dangerous truths surface, shifting allegiances drag him back into an abyss of dodgy deals, fall guys and suspect coppers. In a world where everyone has an angle and staying alive means thinking two steps ahead, the question remains: can Jake outsmart them all?A dark, atmospheric British crime thriller about the art of the con and the price of starting over. Perfect for fans of Jordan Harper, Lou Berney, Joseph Knox and Oliver Harris.