The Witness

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins

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.

great book

I loved this book. The story line kept me interested throughout the book. Highly recommend!

loved it!

I really enjoyed this book. Great love story. I would have liked to see a bit more action.

Intriguing

loved It, Exquisitely performed,and written. The story well done. Thought processes throughout were Awesome. Great Read.

It was all in the details.

I could literally feel the fear, the anguish, the love. The details made the story come alive. I may listen to it again.

Loved this!

Wouldn't change a thing! Great author and great narrator! This is my first Nora Roberts book and I completely enjoyed it. The narration was really good and I loved the story line with the small town feel. Very enjoyable listen.

Absolutely loved this book

I couldn't stop listening to this book. This book putme through the gambit of Emotions. It had me holding my breath in anticipation, getting angry with the injustice that Liz\Abby had to endure, sympathy for Liz/Abby and when Brooks came into the story I was laughing with them and truly felt their relationship grow. Nora was so descriptive with their growth and love that you could just see it. I finished the book in 2 days and I have to say I sure wish it wasn't over. Oh and the narrator was phenomenal!!

Loved it

Loved it! From beginning to end. It made me laugh, cry, and rejoice for Liz

Wonderfully paced…

This was so good, and much more than expected. At first, you think it’s a basic bad guys chasing down the witness story. But it becomes a beautiful coming of age love story, and at times, tugs at your emotions. What a wonderful listen!

Deserves more than just 5 stars!!!

This book was amazing!! It was suspenseful, comedic, romantic, emotional and deep!! It had everything a good book needs and captured my attention right away. It was well written and very well performed, I hated that it had to end. Nora Roberts is brilliant and Julia Whelan has an amazing talent for storytelling, she can read to me anytime!

The best audible listen yet!!

Kept my interest from the beginning! A love story entwined with gangster activity, murder, and mayhem. A must read or listen.