The Collector

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Julia Whelan

Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins

Publisher's summary

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts comes a novel about a woman who needs nothing, a man who sees everything, and the web of deceit, greed and danger that brings them together - and could tear them apart...

When professional house-sitter Lila Emerson witnesses a murder/suicide from her current apartment-sitting job, life as she knows it takes a dramatic turn. Suddenly, the woman with no permanent ties finds herself almost wishing for one...

Artist Ashton Archer knows his brother isn’t capable of violence - against himself or others. He recruits Lila, the only eyewitness, to help him uncover what happened. Chalking up their intense attraction to the heat of the moment, Lila agrees to help Ash try to find out who murdered his brother and why. From the penthouses of Manhattan to grand Italian villas, their investigation draws them into a rarefied circle where priceless antiques are bought, sold, gambled away and stolen; where what you possess is who you are; and where what you desire becomes a deadly obsession...

©2014 Nora Roberts (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“Roberts is performing at the top of her literary game…An addictive blend of sleek suspense and sophisticated romance that would make Hitchcock proud.”—Booklist (starred review)

“A pair of strong, commitment-averse protagonists, vividly drawn villains—a classy, stunningly beautiful, sociopathic assassin and a soulless recluse, in particular—an abundance of Fabergé egg history and a plot that keeps readers on edge add up to another classic for Roberts.”—Library Journal

“Sizzling suspense…Will keep readers riveted.”—Publishers Weekly

Compelling

I liked the story enough to where I had to keep listening to hear what was happening next. Story was interesting and narration done well.

Entertaining

What did you love best about The Collector?

I liked her characters. The story is a little fantastic but I wasn't looking for something deep, just to be entertained as I drive to work. And what a great job -- house sitting.
I could go for that!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Aston who gets so engrossed in his work. Lila who is ready for anything

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

No

I can see a movie...

This book has the makings for an excellent movie. The story was interesting and well written.

Still one of the best books I've heard...

Julie Whelan is a favorite. The story is staged to bring you along on an adventure, giving the characters depth and wanting to know what will happen next. I happened to come across this book by accident... my first audiobook… I AM FOREVER A FAN of audiobooks and Nora and Julia

Just really enjoyed

Really enjoyed this book. Great story. Love the reader tore through it. Love Nora Roberts. Sorry it’s over

Good but..

Overall the book was good. I had a really hard time getting into the book to start with. I though it was boring but by the end I liked it. I did catch myself wanting to be done with it because it dragged at parts but overall it was good.

Loved it.

loved it each chapter make me want to continue. To bad the uncle had to die too.

This story rocks!!

I haven't read Nora Robert's in quite a while, she is a superb author. Julia Whelan is also superb. The duo made an awesome audio book. I resonated with the characters especially Lila. Ash is ultimate hero. Nora Roberts is back on my list of authors to read. The story grips from start to finish.

Really good

I listen to a lot of books and the fiction books seem hard to get into. This book, however, the voice talent who read the book was so great. It was easy to jump right into the book and stay there.
I would absolutely listen to the performer again. Will look for more of her work

Very predictable

I was excited to read this book based on the review. I felt like this book was so predictable and corny. I was bored most of the time and the story was obviously going in one direction. I would not recommend