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ilovetoreadPA
Posted April 8, 2010
This is the first book I read by this author and I was very pleased. It had a lot of twists and turns and kept you on edge. I liked it so much I bought two more of her books. I would recommend that you read the books in order so as to understand the characters. If I had not read this first I would have been confused as to who one of the characters was and how she was a part of the story, and, her issues that make the stories unique. This is a good book to bring to the beach or anywhere that will allow you the time to keep reading as you will not want to put it down. The only problem with the e-book version is it does not separate the chapters and it can get confusing. I wish they would fix that problem since it can be annoying.
19 out of 22 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 25, 2010
Lots of twists that you don't see coming. Interesting characters keep you guessing. Was a quick and entertaining read.
(Downloaded just fine on my Nook)
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Hostile Witness is the first book in the 'Witness Series' that includes Silent Witness and Privileged Witness and is an impressive introduction to the key characters: Josie Baylor-Bates is the talented lawyer who takes on the impossible murder case, defending the very troubled teenager Hannah Sheraton. As the story unfolds you get caught up in the drama of the storyline as well as the underlying issues of mother/daughter relationships. The characters develop over the course of the three books. Start with this one and get them all.
12 out of 13 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 6, 2012
Wasn't sure how I was going to like this one. Though it was long, it flowed really well. The story was good and even offered a few surprises. I liked the characters, and am interested in finding the other books they appear in. I would recommend this to people that enjoy a good courtroom drama.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted November 26, 2011
Many twists and turns. Could not put it down. Looking forward to sequel silent witness.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 27, 2011
I couldn't stop reading this book, a real page turner! My only issue was that there seem to be one or more pages missing in the middle of the story, the conversations jumped ahead and I had to make assumptions.. fantastic for a free book!
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 30, 2010
Had never heard of this author and was looking for something to read. Caught my eye because of the price as an ebook. This book turned out to be a great read. Once I started I could not put it down. The story was great. I am looking forward to reading the next book with the same characters.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 3, 2012
Once I started this book, I couldn't put it down. Suspenseful with a great storyline.
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Posted January 2, 2012
A great story that I couldnt put down!
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Posted December 20, 2011
Great read! Keeps you guessing the whole book...did she or didnt she? YOU HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!
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Posted October 17, 2011
Suspenseful. Keeps you guessing until the end.
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Posted January 31, 2012
The book has a lot of things going for it - a sympathetic victim, several characters you don't like and hope are guilty, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. The characters are well thought out but the author took the right approach in revealing just enough about each of them so you were still curious about their past and their personal motivations so the reader is left to fill in some of the blanks on their own - is Josie taking on this case for the right reasons, what will become of Hannah, etc. A great find for a free (at least when I picked it up) book.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 31, 2012
Kept my attention - Full of twist and turns - Interesting characters -Quick read
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Posted January 27, 2012
I read and review a variety of books so when the opportunity was presented to read a Thriller, based on an actual Court Case, I jumped on it and am I ever glad I did! Ms. Forster gave me a Thriller ride of a lifetime---Her characters are beautifully developed and well written, the plot goes at a pace to match a racing heart, her storytelling is superb and totally spellbinding. I am sorry to say, “Hostile Witness” is the first book I have read by Ms. Foster but I will tell you, it will certainly not be the last!! I now have all the books in this Witness Series and am enjoying every minute, every page, every thrill. I suggest any of you reading this review do the same.
I visited her website and discovered not just a great author, but a caring, loving person with an awesome family, strong values and a brilliant mind. Shame on me for not finding her sooner and Shame on Hollywood if someone doesn’t have the sense to approach this woman and make her books into movies---not just a little miniseries---no, no no---I am talking major motion picture. There are so many talented actresses out there to play the persistent, strong Josie and the vulnerable, lost and abused Hannah. I give this book 5 stars only because there are not 10 to give! Thank you, Ms. Forster, for giving your readers such a jewel. Keep writing and allow us to “witness” your extraordinary characters and stories for many years to come!!
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Posted January 21, 2012
Fascinatiing! Unpredictable. Grreat subplots.
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Posted January 8, 2012
Good story, fast easy read with surprising twists, I highly recommend this book!
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Posted January 5, 2012
A Must read, very good book
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Posted January 3, 2012
Thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Posted January 3, 2012
This book kept my interest and was an interesting storyline.
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Posted January 2, 2012
If you enjoy Law n Order you will enjoy this author!!
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Overview
When sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather, a California Supreme Court justice, her distraught mother turns to once infamous defense attorney, Josie Bates. Now a small town lawyer in Hermosa Beach, Josie wants nothing to do with the case since the gruesome evidence points to Hannah's guilt. When the girl is charged as an adult, Josie can't turn her back