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The Fifth Witness

By: Michael Connelly
Narrated by: Peter Giles
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In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller, after taking on a foreclosure case, defense attorney Mickey Haller fights to prove his client’s innocence—but first he must follow a trail of black market evidence to its sinister end

Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times. He expands his business into foreclosure defense, only to see one of his clients accused of killing the banker she blames for trying to take away her home.

Mickey puts his team into high gear to exonerate Lisa Trammel, even though the evidence and his own suspicions tell him his client is guilty. Soon after he learns that the victim had black market dealings of his own, Haller is assaulted, too—and he's certain he's on the right trail.

Despite the danger and uncertainty, Haller mounts the best defense of his career in a trial where the last surprise comes after the verdict is in. Connelly proves again why he "may very well be the best novelist working in the United States today" (San Francisco Chronicle).

©2011 Michael Connelly (P)2011 Hachette Audio

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unexpected twists and turns, just right amount of

unexpected twists and turns, just the right amount of suspense. narration was good. characters were interesting.

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Excellent book!

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. I was thrown a few times with the way Mick was going. Great writer great book. Ready for the next...

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Outstanding!

My favorite book in the series so far. Excellent storyline, characters, etc. I loved everything about this book.

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Not a fan of lawyers

Great writing. Now I remember why I don't like lawyers. Not action packed, more of a court tv kind of thing. Clients are dicks, lawyers are dicks. I like Harry Bosch. He's a straight shooter. Haller is a prima donna. I'll probably listen to it a third time, because the writing is great. Like listening to a ballet of words.

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Great book!!

Fantastic book. Difficulty interrupting listening to it. Narration was excellent. Court room drama made you feel like you were there. My next audiobook will be a Michael Connelly book.
R. Huffman, Bridgewater, VA

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O. M. G!!!

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must listen

probably the best Michael Connelly storyline yet. a must read/listen.

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Always on the mark...

Connelly's confident economy of language, well-crafted plots, and skillfully revealed characters always add up to a great listen or read. In this murder trial drama, one comes to appreciate the vicissitudes of a game well played by all the legal participants. Connelly's thorough grasp of courtroom procedure is an education unto itself. Once again, he shows himself to be the premiere crime writer of the day.

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Entertaining Legal Thriller

The courtroom scenes are believable and spot on. I appreciate the authors detail about the drama that goes on in trials outside the courtroom. Real trials are nothing like you see in entertainment TV. This is one not to miss.

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another one.

anther great story in the mickey holler series. full of twist and turns that make the audio hard to turn off. amazing!!

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Awesome story!!!

I have been listening to audible books for about 3 years, probably over 200 titles and this is definitely in my top 5 for performance and story. Just a great great listen.

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