The Five

By: James Wittenborg

Narrated by: Bobby Garrison

Over the past twenty-five years, five friends reunite for their annual week-long getaway of comradery and adventure. This year, however, Glen Feffley suggested something different; a lake house in the quiet Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It's quite a departure from their usual trips. Eagles Point is a small town in rural America. Weathered signs hang above storefronts along its idyllic Main Street, and friendly local conduct their lives with a casualness that seems unconcerned with time.

The five men venture into town one night, looking for a bit of fun, unaware a heinous crime, rare for this town, has been committed at the restaurant where they stop for dinner. When the town's Chief of Police declares he has evidence proving some of them are involved, the five begin asking questions and doubting their decades-long friendship. Soon, they begin to unravel a secret this town has kept for far too long.

Can they re-establish trust and find the answers they need to clear their names?

©2025 James Wittenborg (P)2026 James Wittenborg

Timely and Current Storyline.

I enjoyed this Audiobook extremely! The storyline was very current and realistic. The characters were developed and portrayed as figures that I could vividly picture. Realistic characters with both positive character traits and natural human flaws. It is a perfect book for a teenage boy who enjoys a quick read that will hold his interest, plus it ends with a positive moral message.

I couldn’t stop listening!

★★★★★ The Five is an absolute page-turner that had me hooked from the first chapter!
This gripping mystery follows five lifelong friends—bonded since childhood—who head to their annual getaway on the stunning shores of Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Expecting nothing more than lazy days of boating, fishing, and football, they instead stumble straight into a chilling web of secrets when a local murder rocks their peaceful retreat. What starts as an innocent evening of fun, food and friendship quickly pulls them into a dangerous investigation involving a sophisticated drug ring operating beneath the region’s idyllic landscape and quiet hamlets.
The characters feel so real—you root for each of the five as their individual personalities, old inside jokes, and buried tensions come to life against the backdrop of Cayuga’s misty waters and dramatic gorges. The suspense builds masterfully: every twist feels earned, and the revelations about who can truly be trusted kept me guessing until the explosive final pages. The author perfectly captures the Finger Lakes atmosphere—the crisp lake air, the rolling hills, the sense of hidden depths beneath the calm surface—making the setting as much a character as the friends themselves.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller with heart, friendship drama, shocking surprises, and that perfect blend of cozy small-town vibes turned deadly, The Five delivers five-star thrills. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one breathless weekend. Highly recommend—grab it for your next read!

Best standalone audiobook I’ve listened to in a long time!

I enjoyed listening to this story on my drive. The narrator did a great job immersing me into the book as well. I felt like I personally knew the characters by the end of the book. Great ending as well! Definitely worth listening to if you’re on a road trip! Made the time go by fast. Looking forward to future releases from this author!

After listening to this book, I felt like I knew the characters

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A Must-Listen!

The Five by James Wittenborg absolutely blew me away. The storytelling is gripping from start to finish, with characters that feel real and a plot that keeps tightening with every chapter. I found myself completely pulled in—listening every chance I got.

The narration on Audible was fantastic and brought every moment to life. If you’re looking for something smart, engaging, and impossible to stop listening to, this is it.

Highly recommended!