The Witness (Badge Of Honor)

by W.E.B. Griffin

Book Overview

The robbery ended in murder, the killers claimed to be terrorists, and the only cooperative witness feared for his life. Police officer Matt Payne knew the dangers of his profession--but never thought... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0515107476
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 0.9" x 4.2"

Customer Reviews

I enjoyed this one!

I have been enjoying Griffin's Badge of Honour series. This is the fourth book in the series, and I'm starting to feel like I know Peter Wohl and his group of Special Forces cops. This was a page-turner for me. I thought the story moved along quickly, and it certainly held my interest right from the opening pages where a robbery occurs at a family-run furniture store. I love the interplay between the characters in these books, especially between the Special Forces crew and the administration which includes the mayor of Philedelphia and the Police Commissioner. Griffin captivates with characters, and that just makes me want to read more. I can't wait to read the next one.

The Witness

The continuing adventures with Matt Payne, Peter Wohl and associates. I thought that this installment moved quickly, a fast read with enough suspense and excitement to keep me going. I enjoy the character development, this author's strength.The murder of a police officer in the previous book remains annoyingly unsolved. I am disappointed by Griffin's frequent use of racial epithets in this episode. Granted, he attempts to be an equal opportunity offender by labeling the mayor the Dago and Peckach the Polack, but those usages did not come near the number of "schwartzer" (and worse)references. However offensive, it is not enough to keep me from moving on to book five.

Wonderful

I just finished this book and can't wait to get to the next story. The characters and settings are so realist it feels as though I am right there in the offices and cars with the characters. The characters are like like long lost friends. The stories always take unexpected turns and I can never figure out how they are going to end. Philadelphia circa 1973 seems like an interesting place to be. Griffin is an exceptional story teller.

Nothing much happens but who cares.

How nice to read a book of this genre which deals with little more than the development of interesting characters. No superfluous details either. I have since read a preceding book in the series and it too was as enjoyable.