--- product_id: 105231525 title: "HOSTILE WITNESS: A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 1)" brand: "rebecca forster" price: "FREE" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/105231525-hostile-witness-a-josie-bates-thriller-the-witness-series-book store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # HOSTILE WITNESS: A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 1) **Brand:** rebecca forster **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HOSTILE WITNESS: A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 1) by rebecca forster - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/105231525-hostile-witness-a-josie-bates-thriller-the-witness-series-book) ## Best For - rebecca forster enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rebecca forster brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![HOSTILE WITNESS: A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81vyUXftTcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Gave up ten percent in... *by J***B on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019* With so many positive reviews, I was very hopeful when I found this book. Unfortunately, it became quite obvious from the get go that the author was very much into adjectives and nonsensical descriptions that didn't quite match the scene or character. The one that made me stop and delete the book from my Kindle was:"Linda felt him vibrating, radiating frustration and anger. It rolled around the room like a Dervish."That says it all. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Mixed feelings about this one *by M***A on Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2017* More like 2.5 stars - definitely gave me mixed feelings. I felt like it was meant to be a thriller, but fell short of the mark. Hannah is 16 and accused of murder. She is on trial and Josie Bates is defending her. As the triall unfolds, dark secrets are exposed and Josie doesn't know what is fact and what is fiction. It's a crazy game of Whodunit? Josie fights to defend Hannah and find the truth but is constantly bombarded with obstacles and opposition on every side-even from those supposedly there to help.The things that bothered me were in the writing - so many things that happened were not revealed to the reader - I'm not saying to give away the mystery- but so many conversations and parts of conversations were hidden from readers and nothing was clarified - even in the end. It was frustrating to feel so kept in the dark and not getting any important details. It bothered me the whole time. The other thing that irritated me was the switching of the situation and speakers and everything without even a paragraph break. Like one second Josie is talking with Hannah and the next sentence is Archer arguing with someone else or whatever but it annoyed me. If you are going to change the characters in the middle of a conversation, at least put a break in the page. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hostile Witness: A Josie Bates Thriller (The Witness Series Book 1) *by G***I on Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017* The Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, Fritz Rayburn is murdered and his sixteen year-old stepgranddaughter Hannah Sheraton is arrested. Her mother, Linda turns to her old college roommate Josie Baylor-Bates for help. At one time, Josie was a "hotshot" criminal defense attorney, but she has left that life behind her and settled into a small practice in Hermosa Beach, California. When Hannah is charged as an adult, Josie decides to help her...Josie is haunted by memories of something that happened to her mother — and an old case where she defended a woman named Kristin Davis — it was her last case as before she left the "fast track" behind. After that case, Josie "realized she no longer had the stomach for defending those who should have been indefensible" ...I was engrossed in this book from page one and I did not put it down until I reached the very last sentence. The characters are richly drawn, you can visualise each of them in great detail — all the way to seeing Hannah's cuts and her frightened eyes. You feel like a spectator as you watch the courtroom drama unfold. It is fascinating to follow the clues and evidence and try to figure out the whodunnit. I thought I knew early on who murdered Fritz Rayburn and why, but I was wrong. The real culprit was a bit of a surprise to me...This book has all of the ingredients necessary for a great legal thriller: secrets in a wealthy family and the lengths they will go to to keep those secrets from being exposed; a tenacious defense attorney ready to put it all on the line for a mentally traumatised young girl she believes is innocent; excitement as the courtroom drama plays out — and the desire to find out the truth no matter what...I was very impressed with the details of Hannah's mental disorder that were included in the book — it is very clear to me that the author cared enough to take the time to do the research...I am a new Rebecca Forster fan and I will definitely be reading the rest of The Witness Series! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/105231525-hostile-witness-a-josie-bates-thriller-the-witness-series-book](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/105231525-hostile-witness-a-josie-bates-thriller-the-witness-series-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*