The Fifth Witness

By: Michael Connelly

Narrated by: Peter Giles

Length: 13 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Stupendous

As always, the ending always leaves me in high anticipation for the next novel. So far I haven't been disappointed in anyway by the series and can't wait to move on to the next one.

Typically well-done Connelly. Sure to please his fans.

Connelly is a pro at what he does. We enjoy all his books. We liked this new direction in the Mickey Halley books and look forward to reading more of them.

Brilliant writing, outstanding audio work

This series doesn't get as much attention as the Bosch series, but it should. Haller is flawed, creative, and struggling. In short, brilliant writing. I wish they made more of these into movies.

Best Connelly yet!

Connelly did such a great job developing these characters you experience their emotions. You liked them or didn't like them or just understood they were people like you know. The intricately woven plot carriers the listener along with a surprising twist at the end. I'm already looking forward to the next installment.

Excellent Book - Connelly Delivers

This us second Haller story by Connelly I've read and I think this was even better than the last. It was very well written and thought out. You could almost feel like you were part of the trial in the courtroom. Connelly is a very professional writer. I will definitely follow more of his books.

4½ STARS

Very very good story and narration. I marked it down .5 point because I felt it was a bit longer than necessary. There were times I wanted to fast forward but the story was to good I was afraid I'd miss something. I thought I had the ending figured out but I was wrong...sort of...but no spoilers here so I won't elaborate.
If you like a good courtroom drama GET THIS BOOK. You won't regret it.

Another winner!

A great book! Didn't want to stop listening! Another reason Michael Connelly is my favorite mystery/thriller author!

Perfect Ending

I cruised through this one until the ending was well worth the cruise. Kept me breathless! #surpriseending #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

held my attention

Another entertaining read from this author. Worth the credit. On to the next in this series.

More Mickey Haller...

Would you listen to The Fifth Witness again? Why?

Yes, topical issue, and very good legal procedural.

What other book might you compare The Fifth Witness to and why?

Other Mickey Haller novels

Have you listened to any of Peter Giles’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes--very good.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed reference to Haller being played by Matthew McConaughey in film of the case on trial.