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“Leslie Thornton has cracked the code of the DC Political Thriller.”
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"What a terrific, galloping read. The women characters are badass, the details precise—from the courtroom to the Situation Room. Can't wait to see the movie!”
GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, FORMER WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR & NETWORK TELEVISION ANCHOR
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About You Will Know the Truth
When D.C. Public Defender Nicki Jo Lewis pulls the gruesome F Street murder no one is surprised—she’s the best. But quickly it becomes clear --this case is different.
D.C. police become mired in questions about another appalling crime scene seemingly unconnected. As Police Chief Coley tries to unravel the macabre findings there, his investigation is thwarted by his old friend U.S. Secret Service Agent Stackhouse. Apparently, the Service has already been at the scene, but of course they won’t, or can’t, disclose why.
Yet, one thing is clear. Nicki is caught up in something bigger than she knows. Someone or something has put her in the middle of it, and she is desperate to find out what’s going on. Everyone is keeping secrets—the government’s witness, the court reporter, the judge, possibly a juror, and, apparently, the President of the United States.
Turns out, Nicki has an old connection with a witness, and his world spills over into hers in ways that endanger, infuriate, and frighten her.
In her debut novel, You Will Know the Truth, attorney and author Leslie T. Thornton takes readers on a non-stop thrill ride that ricochets across Washington, D.C. through courtrooms, backrooms, and the Oval Office, all to unravel the dangerous mystery the White House is hiding.
It is the Truth. And it will change the world.
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Harry Rhoads, Jr., Co-founder, Washington Speakers Bureau
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
Thurgood Marshall Jr., Former Assistant to the President and White House Cabinet Secretary
"From “Who done it?” to “Who did it!”……YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH has more twists than a bag of licorice. In a shocking finale, your emotions will be overwhelmed as you weigh the ethical dilemma faced by our chosen leaders. What would YOU be willing to do…..for the greater good?"
Thurgood Marshall Jr., Former Assistant to the President and White House Cabinet Secretary
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
Thurgood Marshall Jr., Former Assistant to the President and White House Cabinet Secretary
“This thriller moves with wonderful pace and surprise but not without plenty of thought provoking and entertaining moments. A host of compelling characters come together in this story in unpredictable yet believable ways. Leslie Thornton has an ear for dialogue and she taps her unique life experiences to weave a gripping tale of intrigue that immerses the reader in some of the diciest spots in Washington DC from dark alleys to courthouses and the halls of The White House.”
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
"Leslie Thornton’s gripping legal thriller takes you from the gritty criminal trial courts of Washington to the awe-inspiring Oval Office—with stops in between—and she does this as only a real Washingtonian could. With every turn of the page, the plot twists to reveal the crazy intersections between Washington’s villains and its heroes. Washington has sometimes been called ‘a small town’, but, whatever it is, Leslie Thornton owns it!”
Alyssa Mastromonaco, NYT Best Selling author and co-host of Crooked Media’s Hysteria podcast
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
Jamie S. Gorelick, Fmr Deputy Attorney General of the United States & Fmr General CounseL, DOD
“Leslie Thornton has cracked the code of the DC thriller - in a world where we live with constant distractions, she has created a novel so rich and engaging with plots twists you will never see coming, that I could not put it down. I squealed when twists were revealed. I could not get to the next page fast enough. It is the perfect read.“
Larry Cockell, Former Deputy Director of the United States Secret Service
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
“You Will Know the Truth is a clever, non-stop thriller that takes political intrigue to the next level. Leslie Thornton’s artfully written debut novel delivers riveting plot twists as seen through the eyes of richly developed characters perilously navigating Washington’s closely guarded secrets. What makes Thornton’s work so compelling is that her saga is peppered with vivid, stunningly accurate ‘inside baseball’ accounts that show she really knows her stuff. Don’t miss it.”
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
Kim Taylor-Thompson, former Director of D.C. Public Defender Service & PROFESSOR OF LAW EMEritus, NY
“A nonstop thriller that takes you from the grittiness of a criminal courtroom to the political intrigue at the centers of power at the White House. Thornton uses her insights as a criminal defense lawyer and DC insider to craft a story of murder, secrets and lies that leaves you guessing until the last page.”
Ronald C. Machen Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
Ronald C. Machen Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
Ronald C. Machen Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
"'The next great crime thrilling author has arrived!! Leslie Thornton has crafted a gripping tale that will keep you spellbound reading her page-turning novel until you get to the climactic finish. ‘You Will Know the Truth' has a riveting plot with authentic Washington DC references and captivating, distinctive characters. She is a true Washington insider, with a comprehensive knowledge of how the city operates – from its gritty streets, to its fabled courtrooms to the hallowed halls of The White House.
FORMER CONGRESSMAN, ALAN WHEAT
Ronald C. Machen Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
Ronald C. Machen Jr., Former United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
”Those who know Washington will recognize the places and wonder why they haven’t met these people. Those who don’t should be prepared to become involved in a world where you never know what’s going to happen next and can’t wait to find out. Everyone will believe the story is one of Washington’s deep secrets revealed by an insider breaking the code of silence…and who knows?
If you like crime and politics, read Leslie Thornton’s first book. You won’t forget it and you’ll be ready for her next offering.”
Message from the Author
Thank you for reading my debut thriller of a novel! It is a reflection of and inspired by some of the incredible experiences I have had as re-imagined by an extremely fanciful mind.
Indeed, in the words of Oscar Wilde,
"A writer is someone who has taught [their] mind to misbehave."
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