Baba's Reviews > The Fifth Witness

The Lincoln Lawyer book No. 4: Not my first Harry Bosch universe read, but my first Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller series read. And before I start recounting this volume I must say that Connelly has completely nailed the way to write serial books that anyone can jump in on in any volume and still enjoy the reads. Mickey Haller client, and online anti-mercenary banking advocate Lisa Trammel is accused and arrested for the murder of the CEO of the bank trying to take away her home; Mickey is less worried whether she is guilty or not, as to, can he really do his best legal work for a woman that he really doesn't like?

I don't look for much from these bestselling commercial writers other than page turn-ability; but Connelly treats his readers like adults and as ever, produces top quality crime and court drama that deservedly sells so well. Off of the back of this read, I've decided that I'm going to read all his books in 2024! Although note that I originally Shelved this as a thriller but changed it to Crime Fiction on completion; it is essentially a legal drama. A safe and solid 7 out of 12, Three Star read. I do like Mickey Haler, but not as much as I like Harry Bosch, Connelly's primary serial character, I guess. :)

2023 read
PS: This series was adapted for TV by Netflix for streaming in 2023 :)