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Witness #8
Lost Witness
It's two in the morning and an aging cargo ship lies off the Port of Los Angeles. Deep in the bowels of the vessel, an important man is dead and the woman who killed him is mortally wounded. On shore another man staggers out of the sea determined to save the woman before she dies or the ship sails. Exhausted and terrified, he goes to the only person he trusts to help, Josie Bates. He brings with him a history she can't ignore, a problem that seems insurmountable, and a plea she can't refuse. But Josie is up against international law, maritime justice, a Port Authority that doesn't want anything to get in the way of profit, the U.S. Coast Guard who dances to the tune of politics and a captain who swears the people in question were never on his ship. With the clock ticking, Josie becomes ever more desperate to prove the woman is real and get her safely ashore. What Josie doesn't know is that the sands of time that are running out may be her own.
364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 11, 2019
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About the author
Rebecca Forster
48 books516 followersRebecca Forster began writing on a crazy dare and found her passion.
Now with over 40 books to her name, she is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling thriller author. Rebecca likes hands-on research and is a graduate of the DEA and ATF Citizens Academies. She is an avid court watcher, has taken numerous weapons courses, and even landed by tail hook on the USS Nimitz to make sure she has lived what she writes.
Rebecca is married to a Superior Court judge and is the mother of two grown sons. She resides in Southern California
Now with over 40 books to her name, she is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling thriller author. Rebecca likes hands-on research and is a graduate of the DEA and ATF Citizens Academies. She is an avid court watcher, has taken numerous weapons courses, and even landed by tail hook on the USS Nimitz to make sure she has lived what she writes.
Rebecca is married to a Superior Court judge and is the mother of two grown sons. She resides in Southern California
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January 25, 2024
I loved this series , and this final book in the series, I hope Hanna and Billy are in a future book , and of course Josie and Archer . You are one of my favorite critters, and I look forward to more of your books.
Thank you
Penny
Thank you
Penny
December 7, 2019
Fans of Rebecca Forster’s Witness series who feel like they’ve been left hanging for more than five years should be primed to jump all over this book. For those unfamiliar with the series, this can be read as a stand alone as the author includes enough back story to understand the most important parts of the past as they pertain to this latest installment.
In Dark Witness, the last installment of the Witness series, we left two of the main characters, Hannah Sheridan and Billy Zuni, in a strange place. Billy thought Hannah was dead while Hannah knew (or at least had convinced herself she knew) that Billy was alive, in spite of evidence that he wasn’t, but she would have had no idea how to find him if she was right. He could be almost anywhere in the world.
Several years later we pick up their stories again. Here they’ll discover the other again, have their current worlds shaken up in the process, and have a current crisis to survive before they’ll have a chance to figure out where to go from there. This story has a lot of action, is full of unpredictability, and has a lot happen over a period of only three days. As with the rest of the series, it’s also a great read that kept me engaged and the pages turning.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
In Dark Witness, the last installment of the Witness series, we left two of the main characters, Hannah Sheridan and Billy Zuni, in a strange place. Billy thought Hannah was dead while Hannah knew (or at least had convinced herself she knew) that Billy was alive, in spite of evidence that he wasn’t, but she would have had no idea how to find him if she was right. He could be almost anywhere in the world.
Several years later we pick up their stories again. Here they’ll discover the other again, have their current worlds shaken up in the process, and have a current crisis to survive before they’ll have a chance to figure out where to go from there. This story has a lot of action, is full of unpredictability, and has a lot happen over a period of only three days. As with the rest of the series, it’s also a great read that kept me engaged and the pages turning.
**Originally written for "Books and Pals" book blog. May have received a free review copy. **
December 7, 2019
“Lost Witness-A Josie Bates Thriller” by Rebecca Forster
“Lost Witness” is Book 8 in the Josie Bates Thriller series by Rebecca Forster. It’s a great stand-alone book that keeps you guessing. So well done! Hoping for more in this series!-Green Gables Book Reviews
This book starts off strong and keeps going with great characters, strong descriptions, and a storyline that draws you in. Written in a time-stamped format, it keeps you interested while fast-paced.
If you can’t trust the Captain of your ship, who can you trust? A stowaway on a ship, two people erased from the manifest and a standoff with the US Coast guard. Thrilling from the first page!
When a wet, lost young man shows up in an unlikely place, no one is sure what to do. Soon, he is in a car being driven to an address he muttered-and has been missing from for years. What comes next is a fight to save his friend who is hurt and still on the ship in a volatile situation.
So well done!
“Lost Witness” is Book 8 in the Josie Bates Thriller series by Rebecca Forster. It’s a great stand-alone book that keeps you guessing. So well done! Hoping for more in this series!-Green Gables Book Reviews
This book starts off strong and keeps going with great characters, strong descriptions, and a storyline that draws you in. Written in a time-stamped format, it keeps you interested while fast-paced.
If you can’t trust the Captain of your ship, who can you trust? A stowaway on a ship, two people erased from the manifest and a standoff with the US Coast guard. Thrilling from the first page!
When a wet, lost young man shows up in an unlikely place, no one is sure what to do. Soon, he is in a car being driven to an address he muttered-and has been missing from for years. What comes next is a fight to save his friend who is hurt and still on the ship in a volatile situation.
So well done!
December 1, 2019
Lovers and family can never truly stay apart forever and Josie learns this when she returns from an early morning jog. The bond between her and Hannah are stong but she will learn just how strong it is between her daughter Hannah and the latchkey kid we all know as Billy. Is it a part of the past or is there new light ahead? Archer learns just how strong his wife and daughter truly are, and how far they are willing to help a loved one as well as a stranger. This tear jerker will have every emotion running through you as you work your way through the Lost Witness.
May 26, 2021
As Always, Forster Writes a Winner
As soon as the new Forster book is out I'm reading it. Her characters are complex, believeable and likeable. I especially like the Josie Bates series, and while you needn't read in order to enjoy, your experience will be richer for having gotten to know Josie and her those she values. It's a wonderful, wonderful series from beginning to end. If you haven’t already done so, do yourself a favor and read them all. You'll be glad you did!
As soon as the new Forster book is out I'm reading it. Her characters are complex, believeable and likeable. I especially like the Josie Bates series, and while you needn't read in order to enjoy, your experience will be richer for having gotten to know Josie and her those she values. It's a wonderful, wonderful series from beginning to end. If you haven’t already done so, do yourself a favor and read them all. You'll be glad you did!
September 11, 2022
Intriguing and action packed
I enjoyed the intrigue but thought there was just a bit too much back and forth between characters. I would to have seen the Tala Reyes character more developed and her relationship with Billy more defined. I had also hoped that Hannah and Jamal would end up together but glad he wasn’t killed off. It kept me guessing what the outcome would be.
I enjoyed the intrigue but thought there was just a bit too much back and forth between characters. I would to have seen the Tala Reyes character more developed and her relationship with Billy more defined. I had also hoped that Hannah and Jamal would end up together but glad he wasn’t killed off. It kept me guessing what the outcome would be.
February 2, 2024
Wish it were longer
I 'vs been enjoy ing Rebecca Forsters ' books. I like all. the characters. Their love, loyalty are relatable when you have known the hardships life can hand out and learned when you are open and truthful you find kindred spirits and those kindred spirits very protective of one another.
I 'vs been enjoy ing Rebecca Forsters ' books. I like all. the characters. Their love, loyalty are relatable when you have known the hardships life can hand out and learned when you are open and truthful you find kindred spirits and those kindred spirits very protective of one another.
December 30, 2019
New form for the witness series
Four stars because it was not as good as previous. However I liked the the new form of hours in the day. It was great seeing Billy come back home although in a bit of predicament. It was scary for a while with Josie in the hospital.
Four stars because it was not as good as previous. However I liked the the new form of hours in the day. It was great seeing Billy come back home although in a bit of predicament. It was scary for a while with Josie in the hospital.
August 12, 2020
I didn’t want the series to end
I have thoroughly enjoyed the 8 book series. All were page turners. I could relate to Josie and Hannah. Each had a life of tragedy but that hasn’t stopped them.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the 8 book series. All were page turners. I could relate to Josie and Hannah. Each had a life of tragedy but that hasn’t stopped them.
July 29, 2021
The Witness series started out strong: focused, exhilarating, Rebecca Forster knows how to dole out details of the plot, holding back just enough to keep the reader enraptured. Lost Witness doesn't disappoint, completing the 8-novel Josie Bates series started with Hostile Witness.
December 28, 2021
Read all 8 books in witness series
Didn't plan to read the whole series but got tangled in the amazing plots and couldn't stop! I watch for really good female authors and this is one! You'll love these plots.
Didn't plan to read the whole series but got tangled in the amazing plots and couldn't stop! I watch for really good female authors and this is one! You'll love these plots.
February 10, 2024
Lost witness
Another great book by Rebbeca Forster. The story line will keep you guessing right to the end. A good continuation of the series.. I really hope the next one will be as good. Thankyou for such a great read.
Another great book by Rebbeca Forster. The story line will keep you guessing right to the end. A good continuation of the series.. I really hope the next one will be as good. Thankyou for such a great read.
December 10, 2019
Disappointed
Loved the rest of the series, just couldn’t get into this one. It was a hard read :-( fingers crossed for for next one.
Loved the rest of the series, just couldn’t get into this one. It was a hard read :-( fingers crossed for for next one.
December 31, 2019
I'm SO happy Rebecca wrote another Josie Bates book - I love these characters & this series so much! Well done as always... I think I read it in about 3 sittings - couldn't take my eyes of the page.
May 29, 2020
Last dance?
Sad to see Josie end, so I hope to see more Ms. Bates in the future. Really liked the continued story of those people we've grown to care about.
Sad to see Josie end, so I hope to see more Ms. Bates in the future. Really liked the continued story of those people we've grown to care about.
July 12, 2020
Read the series so far, and this was so unclear, could not make out the plot. Made it to page 60 and said forget it. Disappointed.
September 29, 2020
I absolutely love this series. You really fall for the characters and can’t wait to see them in the next book.
January 31, 2021
I loved this series, the characters and their stories! Ms. Forster is a great Suthir, storyteller and I look forward to reading more of her books!
July 9, 2022
Witness Series
Loved Lost Witness as I have all your previous book in this series. I actually discovered I had missed book 7! Soon to rectified.
Loved Lost Witness as I have all your previous book in this series. I actually discovered I had missed book 7! Soon to rectified.
November 26, 2022
Another unexpected story line!
Quite the journey these people take. Never expected this to end the way it did. Very good series, I recommend.
Quite the journey these people take. Never expected this to end the way it did. Very good series, I recommend.
March 30, 2023
A riveting read
Hold on to your hats on the final roller coaster in the Josie Bates series. Another can't put the book down tale. I will miss these characters.
Hold on to your hats on the final roller coaster in the Josie Bates series. Another can't put the book down tale. I will miss these characters.
December 31, 2024
Another winner!
Number eight in the series was even more awesome. Number nine is ready for me to read, so here goes. Hope this is on par with lost witness.
Number eight in the series was even more awesome. Number nine is ready for me to read, so here goes. Hope this is on par with lost witness.
August 9, 2020
My first book by this author. An easy and entertaining read. Learned a few things about the shipping industry.
September 9, 2020
As always, excellent read.
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