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.

Wow what a great easy listen!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would definatley recommend this book. This was my first Nora Roberts book. That being said I have herd this is a top notch of hers, so I am worried the rest wont stack up. I like when the technology and themes are up to date. The charecters were so easy to like and dislike. Like others have said this does have just the right amount of romance and suspense. I love the romance, but not so much that the story is not good without a love scene.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plet was great, havent quiet read one like it yet. Kept me guessing at all the right times. I have to really get hooked into a book in the first chapter or I just cannot bared to listen. So this had to be suspenseful from the begining to the end to keep me listening. My kids did not like me much during the reading of this book, they did not get the attention-the book did, stayed up all night just to finish this book.

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

This is not the first book I have herd her do and she is so good at acting. She has a great tone with men and women, i have loved all the books she has done and willl be looking her up to see what other books she ha done.....This is saying a lot because I am partial to men readers.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Traumatic, suspenseful romance.

Any additional comments?

I searched for 4 hours before deciding to read. This book, as soon as I herd the narrator I made up my mind! So glad I did.

Awesome!!!

There is absolutely nothing about this book that I didn't love. Best I have read all year.

Great listen

What made the experience of listening to The Witness the most enjoyable?

i did not want to stop listening to this story, it kept me wanting to listen

Could not stop

Where does The Witness rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Top 10

What did you like best about this story?

Long and easy to follow

Have you listened to any of Julia Whelan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

She is the best

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Could not put it down

Any additional comments?

The performance is great

One of the Best

Where does The Witness rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

5 star - one of my all time favorite

What did you like best about this story?

the flow of the story line and character building by author

What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Depth of character feelings

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

both

Excellent Beginning to End

What did you love best about The Witness?

I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter. A well written and a very good weaving of the story line from past to present. Characters were well developed.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Brooks was my favorite character because he showed such insight and understanding.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Abigail met Brooks' family.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes it was but it was too long to do that.

New to this author

What made the experience of listening to The Witness the most enjoyable?

I needed something brainless to listen too and this filled the bill. I was suprised though by what a good story it was—very interesting character, plot development, etc. Then found another Nora Roberts and thought it was completely lame, predictable and annoying. So start with this one!

CHICK LITTY AND EVER SO SWEET

I enjoyed this book. It is 'light', yet offers some up to the minute and interesting themes. i liked Catherine as the product of a desirable donor, the concept of a calculating, cold, unemotional mother unable to 'bond' with her offspring and the rather mechanical, intelligent characterisation. The great IT expertise and fantastic hacking ability of our heroine was quite believeable. Even the weakness of the witness protection scheme was credible. I was surprised that I enjoyed this book. I found Survivor in Death by Nora Roberts going as JB Robb over the top. I imagined that this would be equally unbearable. However, it was OK with a 'lived happily ever after' ending. Sweet.

loved the smart, strong, woman, but willing

Would you listen to The Witness again? Why?

Yes, so much to take in, sure I MISSED something

What did you like best about this story?

Strong, smart woman but willingto listen and learn. She was tough but not superhero type.

Which scene was your favorite?

Any scene where Abigail listened to Brooks, and praised him

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Abigail talked about the night she ran

Any additional comments?

appreciated the love scenes, not too much sex talk

INTERESTING FROM THE START

What did you love best about The Witness?

LOVE THIS BOOK AND PERFORMANCE BY JULIA , I HAVE LISTENED TO THIS BOOK 3 TIMES AND HAVE HEARD SOMETHING DIFFERENT EVERY TIME

What did you like best about this story?

THE MYSTERY OF THE STORY WAS GREAT

Have you listened to any of Julia Whelan’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMANCES OF JULIA TO DATE

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I HATED TO HEAR IT END