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.

Thoroughly enjoyable

The story line was well written and flowed very well. One mistake or misstep and your whole life is changed. Nothing to do but try to find a way to survive. Well written and well narrated.

An interesting plot that keeps you listening

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

Well performed,interesting characters portrayed well in the small town American setting

Which scene was your favorite?

After the trial when Abigail was the witness and what happened next

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

A little of both

Any additional comments?

Generally enjoyable

My 1st Nora Robert's book - loved it!!!

This is the first Nora Roberts book that I have listened to - great book! I look forward to listening to more by this author.

Good book. Keeps you wondering & ends with a twist

Would you listen to The Witness again? Why?

I normally don't listen to or reread books, but if I did I would with this book. Why, because the book keep syou interested and always wondering what will happen.

What other book might you compare The Witness to and why?

If I compared this book to the Hunger Games, I woud read the witness.

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

No, I did it in several evenings. If I had nothing to do all day, I could have listened to the bookn in one day.

I'm a guy and this is Nora Roberts

So I was pleasantly surprised at just how much she got right . . .from a guys perspective. The characters were well developed. The location was depicted so well I could imagine being there. I am still not a big fan of female voice actors speaking the man's part but Julia did a fine job of it and I would listen to her again. While it is a chicks book, its Not just a chick book. The story line had plenty of action and it held my interest. I hate blood bath or senseless killings. So I was pleased that the one short part of the story involving both was handled quickly and without the gore.

Creative and entertaining

This is now in my top 10 favorite stories from NR. The characters are complex but likable and the story makes you sit in the driveway long after arriving home because you just don't want to hit that stop button. Elizabeth/Liz/Abigail is a great character who is brilliant, but socially stunted due to her controlling mother. I loved how her character didn't just mature magically into a well-adjusted woman, but rather slowly evolved with the support of Brooks. The fast pace of the story coupled with an insightful glimpse into a person who isn't perceived as "normal" by society (much like children with Aspergers), is a wonderfully unique point of view that gives this book its fresh feel. The only ding is that the narrator just ok. She starts out a bit stilted-- enunciating every. word. very. carefully. However as the story unfolds, she does a better job acting out the parts rather than reciting it like a school paper. What is it with the narrators NR's publishers pick? Give me Sandra Burr or even better, Jim Dale!

A great book

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

The character of the witness was interesting. She began as a smart young girl and and grew into an even wiser young lady!

What did you like best about this story?

The story was interesting, and captivating. The ending was good too.

Which character – as performed by Julia Whelan – was your favorite?

The witness.

Any additional comments?

One of the best Nora Roberts books that I've read over the years.

Good Suspense

Good read, suspenseful. However definitely rated R. Uses the F word several times along with several other curse words. At least 3 explicit sex scenes. should be for Adults only.

Great book

If you like Nora Roberts you’ll love this one. Great love story with a little suspense thrown in. It moved me in a way only a few books can.

Great book

This book was very good keep me in suspense easy listening like the voice Would recommend to family and friends