Decades ago, while still in college, Michael Crane thought he had found the love of his life, Darlene, until she broke up with him for reasons he never fully understood. Darlene is now on trial for a murder that took place decades ago. Michael is called to testify on her behalf, but proving that he really was her alibi on the night of the murder will not be an easy thing. The fact that Darlene suffers from dementia makes it even harder. The case takes an interesting turn when Michael realizes that he is not just fighting to prove Darlene's innocence, but to save himself, too. He gives the case his all and vows to do whatever he can to save Darlene. Along the way he gets several surprises, both good and bad.

The Alibi Witness by Dylan Patrick Grant is a courtroom thriller about a man's fight to save a friend from going to prison for a crime he knows she did not commit. The prosecution is out for blood, doing everything possible to win the case while the defense is also fighting tooth and nail to see that an innocent woman does not end up in prison. The Alibi Witness is a fast paced story, skilfully written with a lot of depth and drama. Dylan Patrick Grant's writing style makes you feel as if you are following the case from inside the courtroom. The story is full of suspense, drama, and interesting twists and turns that I never saw coming. This is the type of story that makes you cross your fingers, hold your breath, and pray for the best outcome; it is that engrossing.

The Alibi Witness by Dylan Patrick Grant introduces Michael Crane, a federal prosecutor, as the main character. However, currently he's a witness, testifying for the defense of his ex-girlfriend, Darlene Turner, who was charged with the murder of Johnny Reed in 1976. Crane's testimony is that Darlene couldn't have murdered the man since he himself was proposing to her during that day. Though it has been years since the last time they had seen each other, Michael is quite sure that Darlene is innocent. What follows is a gripping courtroom ride as the reader follows the trial and the consequent examination and cross-examination of the prosecutor and defending attorneys. The plot is full of twists as each piece of the puzzle is revealed about the circumstances of Johnny Reed's death, and ultimately leads to whether or not Darlene's sentence is favorable or otherwise.

Dylan Patrick Grant writes a very exciting thriller in The Alibi Witness. One of the particular things I liked about how he wrote this book is that the reader, with only a basic understanding of courtroom goings-on, is not drowned in the jargon. Grant presents easily understood explanations of court proceedings, starting from both lawyers down to the jury. He also balances the expected tedium of heavy dialogue of a trial with the mystery of the death itself, asking the right questions and not revealing all the pieces until the very last minute, making me quite eager to read until the very end. His characters are not caricatures of archetypes as well. From Michael Crane's character to even Jake Member, he adds just enough personality in each of his characters, making them realistic and making the reader sympathetic to their woes. It was a very enjoyable read, filled with the right amount of tension and emotional impact for this genre.