The Fifth Witness (The Lincoln Lawyer, #4; Harry Bosch Universe, #23)

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). Mickey Haller has fallen on tough times and has expanded his legal business into foreclosure defense. There are so many banks and mortgage companies cutting corners, and so many families needing his help. Then one of his clients is 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. He's certain he's on the right trail. Despite the danger, Haller mounts the best defense of his career in a trial with so many surprises. The last one comes after the verdict is in. 13 hours and 56 minutes 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. Michael Connelly. Includes An Excerpt From The Drop.