False Witness

I've been a fan ever since Presumption of Guilt hit the bookshelves, but this thriller intrigued me even more than the first one. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop (even though we had company visiting). Don't start the book unless you have some time to spare, because it is hard to put down! I am anxiously awaiting her next masterpiece!

Having enjoyed Presumption of Guilt I could not wait to read Kelly's next book. I was totally enthralled with it from the minute I picked it up. Although it picked up where Presumption of Guilt left off it is not necessary to have read her first book before reading this one. Leila Kelly has created a wonderful character in Chastain, one who is human and every reader can relate to. This book is well written and I often forgot that it was fiction...Also, I did not figure out who did it and how halfway through the book. I can't wait to read Kelly's next book.....

I feel that Lelia Kelly has really outdone herself with False Witness. The suspense was riveting. Laura Chastain is a character which one can readily embrace. She is caring and compassionate yet she is nobody's fool. I strongly suggest that readers invest in this amazing thriller. I couldn't put it down!

An excellent addition to the legal thriller genre, False Witness is an intelligent, suspenseful novel. The plot's turns and twists demand the reader's attention; Kelly's elegant writing deserves the reader's respect. What else makes this book a five-star page turner? Well, usually, by mid-plot I can figure out whodunit in most legal thrillers -- with False Witness, not only did I have the wrong suspect, I couldn't stop reading until I found out who the real killer was. It's also a pleasure to find a fictional lawyer who is as (all-too-) human as Laura Chastain. I can't wait for the next novel.

Four long months have passed since the tragic night that destroyed everything Laura Chastain held dear. She lost her mentor, her lover, and her job. She tries to pick up the pieces working in Atlanta as a district attorney and seems to be coping. However, her first major case will determine if she really is succeeding.While her husband was away on a business trip, someone kills Christine Saunders in her home. The police feel the case is a simple burglary that turned ugly. Laura thinks otherwise and soon a witness comes forward who destroys the alibi of Christine's spouse. The police arrest James. Laura thinks she has an air tight case, but is unaware that this is only the beginning of her being placed in danger as bad as her previous incident left her in PRESUMPTION OF GUILT.FALSE WITNESS picks up almost immediately where the events of PRESUMPTION OF GUILT end. Lelia Kelly's protagonist is an empowered woman who refuses to allow anyone to step on her. Laura is a tough opponent in court as she plays hardball inside the "Old Boys network." The author also catches the essence of Atlanta that adds flavor to the excellent story line. Fans will keenly wait for the next appearance of Laura Chastain after this taut legal thriller.Harriet Klausner