Truth Be Told is a powerful courtroom drama that explores issues of consent, power, and privilege. It is shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2021 and praised by bestselling authors such as Chris Whitaker and Adele Parks. The novel is written by Kamran Hadid, who feels invincible until a night of revelry leads to a drunken encounter. With the help of assault counselor Zara Kaleel, Kamran reports the incident, but it's only the beginning. The book is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will leave readers thinking about it for a long time. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 384 pages Publication date: 04 March 2021 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Shortlisted for The Diverse Book Awards 2021Bold and brave, shocking and heartfelt.A very special book from a very special author.Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of Waterstones Thriller of the MonthWe Begin at the End‘Abdullah's legal thrillers make John Grisham seem like a maiden aunt.Sunday TimesCrime Club‘Vividly examines some of the issues that shape (and deform) society.A gritty, extremely hard-hitting drama.Adele Parks, Platinum magazine‘A masterpiece [and] a triumph.When you get to the final chapters, buckle up.She writes with such intelligence, research, and compassion.Daily Record* * * * * ARE YOU READY TO START THIS CONVERSATION?Kamran Hadid feels invincible.He attends Hampton school, an elite all-boys boarding school in London, he comes from a wealthy family, and he has a place at Oxford next year.The world is at his feet.And then a night of revelry leads to a drunken encounter, and he must ask himself a horrific question.With the help of assault counsellor, Zara Kaleel, Kamran reports the incident in the hopes that it will be the end of it.But it's only the beginning…Powerful, explosive, and important, Truth Be Toldis a contemporary courtroom drama that vividly captures today's society.You will not stop thinking about it for a long time to come.More praise for Truth Be Told:‘The court scenes are pacy and atmospheric, and there is more than one unexpected twist.’‘Brave, compelling, and absolutely riveting.’A A Dhand, bestselling author of Streets of Darkness‘Tense, harrowing, and brilliantly written. A powerful story.Khurrum Rahman, author of East of Hounslow‘An excellent and intelligent novel.’The Literary Review‘A deeply profound and thought-provoking read.’Hea. Weight: 274g Dimension: 129 x 197 x 27 (mm) ISBN-13: 9780008314767
