• The Witness

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (32,913 ratings)

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The Witness

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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Publisher's summary

In her stunning 200th novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts proves why no one is better when it comes to flawlessly fusing high-stakes suspense with red-hot romance" (Booklist, starred review).

Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth Fitch finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive.

Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance security systems designer, her own protection is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town.

The mystery of Abigail Lowery and her sharp mind, secretive nature and unromantic viewpoint intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and professional level. And while he suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, Gleason is accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, not the powerful and dangerous men who are about to have him in their sights.

And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.

©2012 by Nora Roberts. (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Beautiful and believable

I loved the story. Very believable. Well read. A story I would recommend to my friends.

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Love this book!!

The narrator did an exceptional job. Great character development and an overall entertaining and well thought out story!

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excellent!!!

This book is great! I couldn't stop listening.
The story was excellent, the characters were interesting. It was as if I knew the characters in the story and I could imagine being there with them, knowing them. Excellent book

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Loved it!

What did you like best about this story?

This was a great listen! I loved the way this woman overcame her upbringing and the horrible night that sent her running. Weaving the security business she created into the story was intriguing. The author did a great job at keeping me guessing about the people that entered her life...are they the good guys or not?

What about Julia Whelan’s performance did you like?

I enjoyed the performance. Anytime I can listen to a good book and have the feeling that there are a whole host of performers instead of the single narrator I will seek out the narrator again. Julia Whelan is one of those narrators!

Any additional comments?

I love the wide range of stories Nora Roberts brings to book lovers such as myself.

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pretty good

a good, solid 4 star listen. kept me interested while flying across the country and back.

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fabulous and engaging

kept me hanging on the entire read. not predictabe, yet not unrealistic. Story and narration are the best

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Hard to put this one down

This is an excellent story that any girl can relate to. I enjoyed the story line and the development of characters

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Bravo

I loved this. Murder mystery romance intrigue.
This is a great story that would make a great movie!
Thank you foe making my drive to work so enjoyable.

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Good reading

As expected from Roberts, a good plot, well rounded characters and enough action to keep you listening to the end!

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the witness

loved it. will love to share will listen to other books by the aurther enjoyed

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