Saturday, June 11, 2011

The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly

Title: The Fifth Witness
Author: Michael Connelly
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: June 11, 2011
When was the book published: April 2011
Main Characters: Lincoln Lawyer Mickie Haller, investigator Cisco, office mgr Lorna Taylor, new assistant Jennifer (Bullocks) - protagonist Lisa Trammel, prosecutor Andrea Freeman, ex-wife Maggie McFierce McPherson in the prosecutor's office
What happens? Lisa is accused of murdering a bank exec. She is Haller's client in foreclosure, which is the focus of his business recently. The exec is found dead in a parking lot and she claims her innocence. Lisa has been running a group for foreclosure rights; the bank is using a foreclosure mill that has mob ties.
How long was this? 421 pages
Did I like this? Top notch. Michael Connelly is great, excellent story, great characters, lots of plot twists. The trial stretches on and there is no smoking gun, but it is a winner all the way.
Overall grade: A-

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