The Search

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

A canine Search and Rescue volunteer fights danger and finds love in the Pacific Northwest wilderness in this riveting #1 New York Times bestseller from Nora Roberts.

To most people, Fiona Bristow seems to have an idyllic life - a quaint house on an island off Seattle’s coast, a thriving dog-training school and a challenging volunteer job performing Canine Search and Rescue. But Fiona got to this point by surviving a nightmare: an encounter with the Red Scarf Killer, who shot and killed Fiona’s cop fiancé and his K-9 partner.

On Orcas Island, Fiona has found the peace and solitude necessary to rebuild her life with her three loyal Labs. But all that changes on the day intensely private wood artist Simon Doyle barrels up her drive with an out-of-control puppy, desperate for her help.

As Fiona embarks on training Jaws, and Simon begins to appreciate both dog and trainer, the past tears back into Fiona’s life. A copycat killer has emerged out of the shadows, a man whose bloodlust has been channeled by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands...

©2010 by Nora Roberts. (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"[T]he romance is finely done, with Roberts's trademark banter lighting up the page. Fiona and Simon are the main attraction, but the setting and the supporting characters - with paws and without - provide a vivid backdrop." (Publishers Weekly)

“Search-and-rescue dogs are a focal point of this wonderful tale of love and adventure. Roberts has a marvelous ability to blend in the perfect amounts of character drama, realistic romance and chilling suspense. The result - an unputdownable read! Roberts again proves why her name is synonymous with excellence.” (RT Book Reviews)

“Strong romantic suspense.... The serial killer subplot is not new, as the copycat has been done before, but Nora Roberts makes it seem fresh with her incredible writing skill as she uses the Search and Rescue canines as key elements in the exciting story line. Readers will enjoy Ms. Roberts’ entertaining Puget Sound thriller.” (Midwest Book Review)

Nice book with some lazy plotting

Not a bad Nora Roberts book but the climax depend too much on some character behaving like idiots. Plus the male protagonist leaves a lot to be desired personality wise.

Loved it

What did you love best about The Search?

The story was great and kept me listening. Characters were interesting

What about Tanya Eby’s performance did you like?

Very good, since I was totally involved in the story the whole time.

Nora Roberts never disappoints.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Search to be better than the print version?

I'm still new to audio books. I still prefer the print version. I use the audio books while working out of necessity.

What did you like best about this story?

The detail about dog training. I love animals.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Liked: The performers ability to change her voice to match the character.

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

Don't know.

The book was okay.

What did you like best about The Search? What did you like least?

I did enjoy the book. I had just finished "Witness" and found it to be the same story with different players.

Was The Search worth the listening time?

No

Any additional comments?

none

Nora Roberts is amazing!

Ms. Roberts is one of my most favorite author. She never disappoints!! Keep writing I’ve read all your books. Awesome! Thanks!

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Why the Language?

This is just the type of story that I like with a little romance and a little mystery/thriller element to it, however, I was offended by the continuous use of the f-bomb. Why ruin an otherwise great book? I didn't remember any of the previous Nora Roberts books that I've read, being so overloaded with that word. I don't consider myself a prude, I just think it takes away from the story when it's overused like that. for myself, I was disappointed to say the least. and I doubt that I will choose to listen to or read any more of Nora Roberts.

I love dogs

the story had plenty of dogs, which makes it so much better, good characters and creepy villians. I really enjoyed the narration; fast and snappy. Much better than the ultra-dramatic-hot and sweaty narrations.

Loved the story, hated the language

Great read but would have been better without the constant use of the F-bomb. So unnecessary to the characters & story line. Actually cheapened them for me.

Search for a new narrator

Whilst I loved the story. The narrater was so dull.Preferred the narrater on Nora Roberts book Chasing Fire she was a joy to listen to.

THE SEARCH BY NORA ROBERTS

I enjoyed listening to this book. Narrator was excellent. The story kept you interested - not a thriller but certainly entertaining Easy to pick back up on the story.