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The Fifth Witness
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August 1, 2017
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The Fifth Witness
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* The Fifth Witness by Michael Connelly
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Jonetta
It's the middle of the housing crisis and tough times for lawyers. Criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller, ever the opportunist and survivor, has shifted his practice to handle clients under foreclosure. When one of them is arrested for the murder of the banker who's started foreclosure procedures on her home, Mickey finds himself handling a high profile case that becomes a potential beacon for all those disenfranchised homeowners facing displacement.

This was all courtroom drama and psychologi
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Robin
Sep 06, 2017 rated it really liked it
Shelves: 2017, legal-thriller
Mickey Haller's criminal defense practice has slowed, so he has been working with people whose homes are being foreclosed. When one of his new clients, Lisa Trammel, is accused of murdering Mitchell Boudorant, the banker who is trying to take away her home, Mickey takes her case. With evidence pointing at his client, Mickey and his team have an uphill battle to craft a believable defense.

This book takes us from the arrest, through the collection of evidence, the preliminary hearing, a courtroom
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Tracey
Jun 04, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: physical-shelf-2
I couldn't put this one down! Looking forward to the next Mickey Haller book. ...more
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Oct 30, 2013 rated it it was amazing
Chris
Jun 22, 2014 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Oct 28, 2014 marked it as to-read
Shelves: mystery-suspense
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Apr 08, 2016 marked it as to-read
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