The Witness

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Summary: A Definite Keeper
Review: Approached by the Chicago Mafia to hide their drug money, Philip Lansing gives in to the temptation to siphon some off for himself. He then proceeds to wire funds to his new Swiss Bank account. When the mob is caught, Philip, a successful business and family man, is given a spot in the Witness Protection Program for testifying against the mob.

His life becomes a nightmare, alone and lonely, separated from job and family. When he is moved to his third 'safe house,' Philip, against all rules, calls his daughter Jenny to meet him in Los Angeles, and to bring a sealed envelope with her. Jenny, however, does not know that this envelope contains the key to Philip's Swiss bank account.

Jenny's flight out of O'Hare is delayed due to bad weather. As she waits, she realizes she is being stalked by what she assumes is a mob member. Later, upon boarding the plane, she also meets attractive Alex Kendall, an FBI agent assigned to protect Jenny. But Jenny, unsure about his intentions, is afraid to fully trust him.

Once in L.A. the lives of Jenny, her father, and Alex are forever changed by the Northridge earthquake. Still afraid to trust Alex, Jenny manages to get away from him and sets out alone to try to find her father, once again vulnerable to the mob that is tracking her.

Margaret Johnson has masterfully woven plot twists ans surprises with the turning of every page. This is a good read and hard to put down until the very last word, and one that will become a permanent part of my personal library.

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Summary: Grab Your Seatbelt!
Review: Fasten your seatbelt and hang on as Philip Lansing fulfills a deadly vow, catapulting himself and his daughter Jenny into a fast- paced dance with the Mafia and the Witness Protection Program. Can FBI Agent Alex Kendall protect Jenny in their cross-country race against time? Will a catastrophic earthquake destroy their growing relationship?

In The Witness, Margaret Johnson employs crisp dialogue, vivid descriptions, and riveting lead-ins to create a strong flow between chapters. She introduces characters in snapshot fashion until they merge into one finale. No loose ends. No wasted moments.

The Witness-read it!

Rating:
Summary: Grab Your Seatbelt!
Review: Fasten your seatbelt and hang on as Philip Lansing fulfills a deadly vow, catapulting himself and his daughter Jenny into a fast- paced dance with the Mafia and the Witness Protection Program. Can FBI Agent Alex Kendall protect Jenny in their cross-country race against time? Will a catastrophic earthquake destroy their growing relationship?

In The Witness, Margaret Johnson employs crisp dialogue, vivid descriptions, and riveting lead-ins to create a strong flow between chapters. She introduces characters in snapshot fashion until they merge into one finale. No loose ends. No wasted moments.

The Witness-read it!

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Summary: Thisi book will hold a place on your "keeper" shelf.
Review: I've just read Margaret Johnson's "The Witness" for the second time. The first time I couldn't put it down because I had to find out what happened...the second time I couldn't put it down because I was so engrossed in the content. Margaret makes her characters truly come to life with much suspense, intrigue and unexpected twists and turns. I lived through the Northridge earthquake so was kept on pins and needles as that devastating event unfolds on the pages of this exciting book.

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Summary: Another "wow!" book by an accomplished author
Review: It takes a special author to combine the intricate, volatile maneuverings of the underworld with the redeeming love of Jesus Christ, and not come off sounding a bit corny. But Margaret has managed to pull this off skillfully with a novel you will simply not be able to put down. It is a masterpiece among even blockbuster novels!

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Summary: Dynamite Read
Review: Jenny Lansing receives a telephone call from her father, Phillip, who is part of the Witness Protection Program. Phillip wants his daughter to bring him an envelope to Los Angeles. Determined to leave the program, flee to another country, and start a new life, Phillip puts his daughter in immeasurable danger.

Stalked by members of the Chicago Mob, for whom her father was holding money, Jenny heads to L.A., in the company of FBI Special Agent Alex Kendall. Before she can meet her father she and Alex are accosted by the hit man, sent to take care of her and her father, and her briefcase, containing the precious envelope, is stolen. Phillip is kidnapped and Jenny and Alex are trapped when a tremendous earthquake strikes. In spite of the trials, Jenny is determined to rescue her father but her determination is challenged by her growing attraction to Alex.

Tightly woven, THE WITNESS is a dynamite read. Margaret Johnson gives readers a peek into the enclaves of the Federal Witness Protection Program as well as into the workings of the mob. Alex and Jenny are immediately attracted to one another, but have little time to persue their relationship deeply because of the constant hurdles thrown into their paths.

I only had one teensy little gripe, which probably won't phase most readers. Ms Johnson called The Magnificent Mile (Chicago's Michigan Avenue) Michigan Boulevard. As a former Chicagoan that jumped out at me. Other than that one gaffe I found THE WITNESS a quick, enjoyable read. There are definite inspirational themes, however they in no way overshadow, or overpower, the enjoyable suspense theme.

Margaret Johnson is the author of ten books, including EIGHTEEN NO TIME TO WASTE, the story of her daughter, Kathi, who was killed in an automobile accident. If you have teenagers be sure and include a copy of EIGHTEEN in their Christmas stockings. It may change their lives.

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Summary: Rollercoaster Ride!
Review: Sit down, strap in, and prepare for a rollercoaster ride of intrigue, suspense and adventure! Margaret Johnson begins her novel, The Witness, with a bang...and it only seems to get wilder from there. Readers experience anticipation, frustration, fear, heartache, the thrill of new found love and the peace that comes with truth. Don't pick it up unless you have a little time on your hands! You won't be putting it down anytime soon!

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Summary: Filled with suspense
Review: The Witness is an exciting read from beginning to end. Only a skilled author could weave the themes so carefully as well as keep the pace moving. Her characters are real. The message within the story is one you'll need to discover for yourself. I highly recommend this book.

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Summary: An exciting read
Review: This book keeps your interest from page one. Both husband and I enjoyed reading this romance suspence-novel... Entertaining as well as exciting. Highly recommended for everyone.

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Summary: Gripping Adventure
Review: This is a real page turner filled with twists and turns. The characters are wonderful!