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Hostile Witness: A Josie Bates Thriller Audiobook
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When sixteen-year-old Hannah Sheraton is arrested for the murder of her stepgrandfather, the chief justice of the California Supreme court, her distraught mother turns to her old college roommate, Josie Baylor-Bates, for help. Josie, once a hot-shot criminal defense attorney, left the fast track behind for a small practice in Hermosa Beach, California. But Hannah Sheraton intrigues her and, when the girl is charged as an adult, Josie cannot turn her back. But the deeper she digs the more Josie realizes that politics, the law and family relationships create a combustible and dangerous situation. When the horrible truth is uncovered it can save Hannah Sheraton or destroy them both.
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"I'm giving this book 4 stars simply because I figured the end out before the end of the book. However, it has been an amazing read. I had not read anything by the author before reading "Hostile Witness." The story held my attention, the plot was tight and well thought out. The characters were realistic. I look forward to reading the rest of this series. Highly recommended."
— Elizabeth (4 out of 5 stars)
Hostile Witness Listener Reviews
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" The story line was good, but,I got a little tired of Forster's repeating and repeating how much Linda loved Hannah and how Josie was going to fight for Hannah. "
— Diane, 2/16/2014 -
" I liked the lead characters but it was predictable for me. I'm just bored with murder mysteries right now "
— Bluern, 2/13/2014 -
" Started reading this book this morning and have now finished it. The first chapter had me hooked and I just couldn't put it down. I found Josie someone I could relate to with her determination to find the truth no matter what. The whole story was fast paced with depth and intrigue. Looking forward to reading the next one in the series now. "
— Danielle, 2/12/2014 -
" Great book! Not the ending I had anticipated from the start and well written. "
— Jen, 2/5/2014 -
" I thought the book was just okay, it was predictable and i just could not get past the errors in the text. It is funny though and a decent plot. "
— Angel, 2/2/2014 -
" Not gripping but good. Worth reading. "
— Carrie, 2/1/2014 -
" Impressive for a Nook freebie, makes me want to read more books from this author. This is a regular whodunnit that keeps you guessing until the end. "
— Natasha, 1/29/2014 -
" I struggled to finish this book, it just didn't keep my attention. I know there are 3 more books in this series but I think I'll pass. "
— Jami, 1/14/2014 -
" Got this for free! Read it on my iphone...and to my surprise, I enjoyed it. "
— Laura, 1/13/2014 -
" I liked this fine. There were some back story issues that I wish had been cleared up more, but I did enjoy the story - I must admit, however, that I predicted much of what I ended up reading and I am just not that good at this stuff so I suspect most will find this too predictable "
— Donna, 1/3/2014 -
" This was a pretty good book. At first it seemed a little predictable but then it caught my attention. It is a quick read as well. "
— Terisa, 12/31/2013 -
" Very interesting story, with many twists and turns. I enjoyed progressing along with the main character as the truth unfolded. Good read! "
— dufee, 12/22/2013 -
" Very entertaining for a free Nook book. Bothered me that the jacket showed a brown eyed girl when they made a big deal out of her having her mother's green eyes. Good ending. "
— Marylynn, 12/12/2013 -
" Good story. Keeps you guessing right to the end. Good development of plot and characterizations. Looking forward to reading more by Forster "
— Sharon, 12/2/2013 -
" Good story line. Slow read. "
— Katwana, 11/20/2013 -
" Looking fwd to reading others in the series having been on a roller coaster ride with Josie from beginning to end. "
— Dawn, 10/12/2013 -
" It was ok..my first legal thriller and I wasn't that into it. If you like lawyer and court settings then you'll like this book. "
— Tabetha, 9/26/2013 -
" Loved it! Going to read the others in the series...sure sign of a good read! "
— Sara, 6/26/2013 -
" Very good book. Kept you wanting to read more. "
— Pam, 4/2/2013 -
" Josie Bates takes on the defense case of sixteen year old Hannah who is accused of killing her step=grandfather by means of arson. Hannah suffers from obsesive-compulsive disorder. Everyone appears to have given up on Hannah except Josie who discovers abuse. "
— Fredrick, 3/15/2013 -
" This was really good book. It kept me very interested. I cannot wait to read the others by Rebecca Forster. "
— Travis, 1/18/2013 -
" It was pretty good until the end which was totally ridiculous. I can't say more without giving it away but I really hated the ending. It was like the author threw in a last minute twist to add drama and action but I didnt like it. "
— Erin, 1/13/2013 -
" A little predictable, but I definitely enjoyed reading it. "
— Julie, 1/9/2013 -
" I liked it, it was about someone who care about her client. She was not going after a win, believe in her. "
— Dennis, 12/25/2012 -
" Great opening - had me hooked! This was one of those that had me guessing the whole way through. "
— Amber, 12/14/2012 -
" Good for a quick read. Wasn't really a legal thriller . Some suspense ...that could've been thought out more. "
— Divya, 12/11/2012 -
" Downloaded for free. I tried, but I just couldn't finish it. The writing style is odd, too simplistic. "
— puppitypup, 11/16/2012 -
" Entertaining legal suspense story. Free kindle version from amazon. "
— Ginny, 9/26/2012 -
" My first Forster book. I enjoyed this book, but found it lacking somewhat. Having said that I will probably go onto read the next in the series. "
— Cathy, 7/8/2012 -
" This was a $.99 purchase for my Fire. Knew nothing about this author, but it was a good, quick read. Perfect for vaction. "
— Antigo, 6/18/2012 -
" My brother gave me a Nook for Christmas and this was the first full length book I read. It was spectacular...and free! It rejuvenated my need to read and I could hardly put it down! Def would reccomend this one! "
— Winter, 6/5/2012
About Rebecca Forster
Rebecca Forster is a USA Today and Amazon best-selling author with over thirty-five books. She has been published around the world and more than a million readers have enjoyed her thrillers. When not writing, Rebecca enjoys talking about her journey to bar associations, judges associations, philanthropic groups, writing classes and schools. She is a patient/family adviser volunteer at her local hospital and a WriteGirl Mentor.
About Ann Marie Lee
Ann Marie Lee is a seven-time winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award for narration. She is a Los Angeles–based actress with television credits that include ER, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Nip/Tuck. Her stage performances for Broadway National Tours and regional theater include Peter Pan, As You Like It, Heartbreak House, and The Cherry Orchard.