• The Witness

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (32,909 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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I thoroughly enjoyed The Witness. Excellent writing and narration. Completely swept away. I listened to this while on a trip and the time flew by.

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Excellent read, thoroughly enjoyed this!

The storyline is great, the wit and the intelligent characters are mesmerizing, and the narrater Julia Whelan is just superb. I read the book twice!

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Excellent book. Loved the characters. Excellent narration. I Will definitely listen to more Nora Roberts.

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Didn't want it to end

Where does The Witness [Brilliance Audio Edition] rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top! Didn't want it to end! Great story line. My first Nora Roberts.

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I am now officially a Julia Whelan Super Fan! She was so good, so consistent, nailed the personalities, and each character was distinct.

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Loved it!

I wasn't sure if I would like this as I have never read or listened to Nora Roberts before this book. I normally read sci-fi and fantasy novels, and this was a change for me. Fantastic.

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So far , I think this is the best book yet that I have read from Nora. LOVED IT

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One of the best books I've ever read/listened to

I absolutely loved this book and many others written by this amazing author and I look forward to reading more

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Vintage Nora Roberts

A female Dr. Spock meets the Sherrif of Mayberry for a steamy and plot twisting adventure!

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Pretty Good

narrator does a wonderful job. the storyline itself is put together very well. I was a little disappointed with the ending, however. With all the detail that's coveted throughout the story, I expected more at the end. the ending felt a little rushed.

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A good read. I really appreciated the ending especially,

I liked the consistency of the characters personalities and the attention to details. Good job.

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