The Fifth WitnessThe Fifth Witness
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What it's about
Mickey Haller has fallen on hard times and takes on foreclosure cases. Then one of his clients, Lisa Trammel, is accused of murdering the banker she blames for trying to take her home. Haller fights to clear her, though the evidence and his own suspicions say she's guilty.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a tense courtroom thriller set against the mortgage crisis.
You'll love it if you liked
The Gods of Guilt
The Brass Verdict
The Law of InnocenceGood to know
It's the fourth Mickey Haller novel; it stands alone but is best in order.
By the numbers
- Readers65 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller57 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #113 of the 555 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #523 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1009 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping
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Quick answers
Is The Fifth Witness worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,009 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 72.9 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Fifth Witness about?
Mickey Haller has fallen on hard times and takes on foreclosure cases. Then one of his clients, Lisa Trammel, is accused of murdering the banker she blames for trying to take her home. Haller fights to clear her, though the evidence and his own suspicions say she's guilty.
How long does it take to read The Fifth Witness?
About 11 hours (434 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Fifth Witness?
If you liked it, try The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly, The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly or The Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly.