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)

Meh on the male lead

liked it, didn't like the male lead. he is full of the toxic masculinity and kind if a douche.

One if my favorite top 2 Nora Roberts books...

I have the cd version of this book but listened to it so much I wore out the 4th cd! When I found this one on Audible I snatched it up. The Witness is another one I have listened to dozens of times. :-)

Did not like the man

I did not like the man in the story
He was nasty attitude, a real Chauvinist. Language uncalled for mostly. If I met him, I’d surely not make a point to see him again. End of book was a disappointment. Could have checked on reporter. Had her realize why no one appreciates reliving the past.

Good story, annoying profanity

I don't understand why authors feel the need to add so much profanity and crude lines to a good plot. It accomplishes nothing other than to distract from the actual context. I wish Roberts would remove that and keep the good plots. I enjoyed the book, loved Fiona's strong character and her growth. Simon was a very quirky, interesting character. I'm a dog mom and enjoyed the sections with dog training. I really didn't find it to be as all-consuming as others did. I found that most of the training bits added to the plot or character development in some way, whether it could be instantly appreciated or remembered chapters later. also thought it was cool that canine search and rescue was included in the story, as it brought a new appreciation for what volunteers sacrifice to save others. I would give the quality of the writing 3 stars and the plot 4.

great book

great story. beautifully narrated. true Nora Roberts. this is why I love her books whether I read or listen.

The Search

A mystery mixed with a love story. A killer is jailed for killing multiple women yet the killings start up again. Who is the second killer?

Wonderful!!

Couldn't stop listening to this one. Very good and I love dogs so maybe I could relate in the training.

Great Read

Great read. It kept me listening more & was very interesting. and I loved learning about training dogs, inciteful!!

Suspenseful

Awesome suspense and cliffhangers throughout entirety. Great relationship between main characters. love the training of dogs advice I will use for my dog

Good listening

I listened to this in little pieces as I was driving and really enjoyed the story. Having 9 working dogs myself had something to do with that but I also enjoyed the dialogue between Simon and Fiona. The foul language was unnecessary but other than that it was good to keep me awake and interested.