• The Collector

  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Julia Whelan
  • Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (14,905 ratings)

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The Collector

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Julia Whelan
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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

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wonderful and intriguing

It was wonderfully written, the plot was great, I loved it and couldn't hardly stop listening

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Loved it! Suspense, fun, great!

NR had always been hit or miss for me. This one is a keeper. Buy it.

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Good book

Good story line. All the action came at the end. Enjoyed it very much.

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Very enjoyable

I'm not sure why there are a few negative reviews on this. I thoroughly enjoyed listening. Whalen has become one of my favorite narrators, and this is the second book by this author/narrator combo I've listened to. I still enjoyed The Witness a bit more than this one but perhaps that was just a personal thing. I do recommend this book and will most likely listen to it at least one more time. I reserve 5 stars to books that shock/surprise me with a twist at the end so the 4 stars isn't exactly a bad thing.

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Overall decent book. Roberts has better books.

Nora Roberts is a fabulous author. I struggled to get through this audio book.

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Not one of her best

I'm a fan of Ms. Roberts' work. But this one was too long and too slow. Would've been a good novella.

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Love love

I enjoyed this book so much the story & the narrator was amazing .. It was hard to put down listen even in my car!! If you love mystery murder love this is your book :)

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One of my favorites!

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

Yes, a very enjoyable read.

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

The Witness.

What about Julia Whelan’s performance did you like?

She did a perfect Lila and Julie.

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

It made me laugh a few times.

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good God it was good

what a great story and performed wonderfully. Thank you for writing this novel. Thank you

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Awesome

Couldn't stop listening. Well performed, highly recommended if you love romance and intrigue. Main character is charming.

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