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The Witness [Hardcover]

Nora Roberts
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (928 customer reviews)

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Book Description

April 17, 2012
Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever.

Twelve years later, the woman known as Abigail Lowery lives on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she designs sophisticated security  systems—and supplements her own security with a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. But Abigail’s reserve only intrigues police chief Brooks Gleason. Her logical mind, her secretive nature, and her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something—and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed.

With a quirky, unforgettable heroine and a pulse-pounding plotline, Nora Roberts presents a riveting new read that cements her place as today’s most reliably entertaining thriller
author—and will leave people hungering for more.

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Editorial Reviews

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*Starred Review* Elizabeth Fitch is tired of living her life by her mother’s strict rules. So the minute her mother leaves for a medical conference, Elizabeth is out the door and headed to the mall. One new wardrobe, one new BFF, and two new fake IDs later, Liz finds herself at Chicago’s hottest nightclub. But before the night is over, Liz will be a witness to murder, when Alex Gurevich, the nightclub owner, is eliminated by two of his business associates. Twelve years later, Liz, now living as Abigail Lowery, has built a new life for herself as a freelance computer-security programmer in Bickford, Arkansas. Abigail’s first and only priority is staying one step ahead of the Russian Mob, who has never stopped trying to get rid of the one living witness to Gurevich’s murder. The only problem is that Bickford’s new chief of police, Brooks Gleason, simply refuses to let her live in peace, and nothing Abigail says or does seems to convince him that she doesn’t need his help. When it comes to flawlessly fusing high-stakes suspense with red-hot romance, Roberts is unrivaled, and her latest addictively readable novel is guaranteed to jangle readers’ nerves and keep them enthralled long past bedtime. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: The Witness is romance-legend Roberts’ 200th published novel (her first was Irish Thoroughbred, 1981). Fifty-one of her books have held the number-one slot on the New York Times best-seller list, and it’s a sure bet The Witness will be number 52. --John Charles

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Every Nora Roberts fan knows that romance is at the heart of her novels - but here she skilfully interweaves a plot worthy of a top thriller writer...It's a winning combination - but keep a tissue handy Irish Examiner Nora Robert's 200th book will do nothing to halt her run of bestsellers. Romance is at the heart of Robert's novels - but here she skilfully interweaves a plot worthy of a top thriller writer Edinburgh Evening News A gripping thriller Woman's Own --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Putnam Adult; First Edition first Printing edition (April 17, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780399159121
  • ISBN-13: 978-0399159121
  • ASIN: 0399159126
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (928 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,930 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

The story was great as was the character development. L. Kraft  |  211 reviewers made a similar statement
This book gets you hooked after the first few pages and keeps you that way to the end! jsilva  |  202 reviewers made a similar statement
Great read with mystery, suspense and, of course, romance! Native2Maine  |  107 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
310 of 317 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Only Nora Roberts can make me sit down and devour a 500 page book in less than 24 hours. I enjoy her writing style, I love her characters, and I thought this was the best stand-alone novel that she has written in some time. Well worth the honor of her 200th publication!

Elizabeth Fitch leads a very sterile and pre-planned life: conceived from carefully planned artificial insemination to a woman lacking in emotion, a prodigy with an eidetic memory who is pre-med at Harvard at the age of 16, and still a teenage girl who feels the need to rebel as she struggles to become her own person. Her single act of rebellion results in death, being targeted by the Russian Mafia, and her entering into witness protection. Now, 12 years later, she is still hiding but as Abigail Lowry in a small Arkansas town. The Chief of Police, Brooks Gleason, has taken a professional - and personal - interest in her and Abigail has to decide if being alive is enough, or if she wants to actually live a life she never thought she could have.

Nora Roberts, in my mind, always spins a good tale. I will never claim her books are full of unexpected twists and turns or worthy of a National Book Award, but they have solid, well-developed plots, that are enjoyable to read. I thought this book was a cut above her normal. Not because of the plot, which was good, but because of the lead female character. I really liked her! She was incredibly smart, unbelievably courageous, and just a little socially awkward as truly brilliant people can be. My heart broke for the 16 year old girl and cheered for the 29 year old woman - both of whom made difficult decisions.

And now, I am left with the same feeling I always have after finishing one of Nora's books: why did I read that so fast?! However, I am physically incapable of drawing out the experience and savoring it. I have to consume it in one fabulous gulp. Luckily, her next new book comes out in just two weeks, which I fully intend to blissfully devour as well :)
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147 of 156 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have to say, after the last couple stand alone books, I was taking Nora off my auto purchase for Hardbacks. Then I read the first chapter of this book from her when she emailed it to her fan club. Wow - I was hooked, went on Amazon and immediately pre ordered.
I started the book last night and just could not put it down! I love love love this book. Liz/Abigail kind of reminds me of Bones. That analytical personality trying to deal with emotions. I really liked her, in fact I loved her.
Brooks - wow! He is perfect and fantastic and well, typical Nora hero :). He is the easy talking easy going lean one with a sense of justice ::sigh::.
We get quirky characters in the town as well, and I fell in love with Brooks Mom too.
I guess what I am saying is this is a flippin Awesome Nora Book. She is back, she gives you details without going into the minutiae like she did in that smoke jumpers book (I hated that book and I have never said that about a NR book).
This book is very character driven with great interactions and I can not say enough good things about it.
This is on the keeper shelf, and more than worth the hardback price.
The book is a little predictable in what is happening, but I just love the way it was written and enjoyed the ride.
I won't spoil the book for you, but if you have been a little disenchanted with the last couple NR hardbacks or trilogies, this one redeems it all!!!!
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93 of 102 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Nora Roberts Novel April 18, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although I totally agree with the complaints about the Kindle price set by the publisher, reviews should be about the quality of the book. When I buy a Nora Roberts title, I can be sure I will enjoy it. The Witness is good, and I did not have the feeling that the author was just recycling characters and plot ideas as I have in her past few books. If you like the comfort of reading a NR novel and the price does not deter you, you will like this one.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller
I am a fan of Nora even though she has had a few very average novels, but I was not disappointed with this one! I thought it was well thought out and suspenseful. Read more
Published 16 hours ago by rayhel89
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeper Shelf Book
I knew this book was going to be special to me as soon as the heroine, Elizabeth Fitch is introduced. I quickly and easily connected with and could relate to her. Read more
Published 20 hours ago by Sherri_Hunter
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read The Witness by NoraRoberts five stars
Strong characters and believable dialogue , move the clever plot to the conclusion with a few surprises along the way. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Cynthia
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
I agree with other reviewers who say you can't put this book down. I just received this book a short while ago and have already read it 3 times and have forced myself to put it... Read more
Published 2 days ago by sle-tx
4.0 out of 5 stars good read
. I liked the characters, couldn't put it down for the first few chapters and liked the intrigue combined with a love story.
Published 2 days ago by alexia watling
5.0 out of 5 stars ANSWER TO THE LADY WITH THE DRAGON TATOO
NORA ROBERTS STATED THAT HER BOOK WAS THE ANSWER TO "THE LADY WITH THE DRAGON TATOO". I WANTED
TO COMPARE THEM. I ACTUALLY LIKE THIS BOOK BETTER.
Published 2 days ago by Darlene Palmer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ever
I am a big fan of Nora Roberts and have read almost every one of her books.
But I think she has outdone herself. Don't know if she could top this one.
It was great!!!!
Published 2 days ago by Pat R
4.0 out of 5 stars Witness
Witness by Nora Robert

enjoyed the mkystery about it but found it was in a simialr theme to the Dragons Tattoo
Published 3 days ago by Margaret Vandenberghe
4.0 out of 5 stars witness
Again, I purchased the book for my mother, who is a Nora Roberts Fan. She really enjoys the books. Thank you again for having books that I cannot find anywhere else and such a... Read more
Published 3 days ago by wen
5.0 out of 5 stars The Witness was a never put the book down, book
Nora Roberts only gets better, I should not be surprised but this was a fantastic book.
Thank you Nora Roberts, can't wait for the next book.
Published 3 days ago by Susan Sharp
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