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Plot Summary
One act of rebellion can change your life forever.
Elizabeth Fitch's life was planned even before she was born. When her mother leaves for a medical conference, Elizabeth sees her chance for a shot at freedom. A trip to the mall, a couple of fake ID's, and an adventure at one of Chicago's hottest nightclubs seems like a bit of harmless teenage rebellion until the unthinkable happens: Elizabeth becomes the witness to a mob murder. Twelve years later, Elizabeth has rebuilt her life under the name Abigail Lowery. Abigail's silent self-sufficiency sparks the interest of police chief Brooks Gleason, whose professional and personal interest in Abigail throws her well-ordered world off center. Is being alive enough, or does Abigail dare to really live?
The Witness is Nora Roberts' 200th published novel and displays her trademark combination of nail-biting suspense and heart-stopping romance. A Maryland resident, Roberts says that her love of writing was born in a blizzard in 1979. Trapped in her house with a three and six-year-old, Roberts was desperate for some entertainment that didn't involve Candyland. She picked up a pencil and started writing. Her first novel, "Irish Thoroughbred", was published two years later. Roberts says that she has always lived her life surrounded by men and that experience has given her the insight into the male mind that delights her readers. Robert says that she really had no choice but to figure out the way men think - it was either that or run away screaming. Apparently it worked - Robert's heroes are one of the things her fans love about her books. Of those 200 books, 180 have been New York Times bestsellers. In fact, since her first bestseller in 1991, Nora Robert's books have spent a total of 949 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list - the equivalent of 18 consecutive years.
"I really enjoyed this book! We follow Elizabeth Fitch full circle from a teenager scared and running to an adult who comes to terms with her situation and has grown tired of being afraid. She settles in meets a local chief of police and begins to let go and move forward in her life physical as well as emotionally. Elizabeth shows courage and intellect and uses it to right wrongs from the past and to seek justice for her dead friends. A great addition to Noras career!"
— Layla (4 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
In her stunning 200th novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts proves why no one is better “when it comes to flawlessly fusing high-stakes suspense with red-hot romance" (Booklist, starred review).
Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth Fitch finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive.
Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance security systems designer, her own protection is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town.
The mystery of Abigail Lowery and her sharp mind, secretive nature and unromantic viewpoint intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and professional level. And while he suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, Gleason is accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, not the powerful and dangerous men who are about to have him in their sights.
And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.
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Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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Winner of the 2013 Audie Award for Romance
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One of Audible’s Best Audiobooks of 2014: Narrator of the year
The Witness Listener Reviews
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" Enjoyed the main story line but a little too descriptive for my way of thinking. "
— Kaye, 3/1/2018 -
" One of my favorite Nora Roberts books. The narrator was wonderful as well. "
— Melinda, 4/27/2016 -
" A little draggy at times but a great love story and action story! Never thought I'd like a Nora Roberts book but I think I may actually try to read more of her books. "
— Rochelle, 2/19/2014 -
" Good, long "
— Robbie, 2/11/2014 -
" I am so grateful that a fellow reader suggested this book to me. I was more than pleased with this book. It had the perfect blend of romance and mystery. The characters and plot immediately sucked me in and had me fanatically reading to the very last page. "
— Amy, 1/30/2014 -
" I know I have said it before but I love Nora Roberts! This story was awesome, had me hooked right from the beginning and finished pretty quick which is good since I have it as a Hot Title from the library! The storyline was really interesting, there was that nice bit of romance with some suspense and ultimately a happy ending that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside :) "
— Lexi, 1/25/2014 -
" The perfect chick-lit easy read with an interesting protagonist and wonderful male lead. I am not normally a fan of the suspense aspect in romance novels, but Nora Roberts makes it work. Different and better than the standard novel in this genre. "
— Annette, 1/23/2014 -
" Loved this book, I could not put it down. "
— Bonnie, 1/21/2014 -
" Repetitive at points. "
— Katie, 1/20/2014 -
" So far ch 4, I am totally loving this book! "
— Martha, 1/7/2014 -
" Downloaded as an audiobook. Enjoyed it! "
— Kellye, 1/3/2014 -
" This book was pretty good. I didn't find the characters to be as compelling as I wanted. The beginning had such potential...but I never felt like it lived up to it's potential. Who knows though, how you would react in the same situation. "
— Johanna, 12/30/2013 -
" Boring and predictable..... "
— Tonya, 12/26/2013 -
" Loved this new Nora Roberts book. Her two main characters are my favorites and there is so much more to the plot than romance. Highly recommend. "
— Mandy, 12/20/2013 -
" Clearly written and a fast read. Kept me on edge from start to finish! I know that Roberts could have gone more in depth with the witness protection program, but I feel that it would have detracted from the love story. "
— Doreen, 12/17/2013 -
" I loved it! great read. The story line was great and I fell in love with the characters. "
— Jazmin, 10/7/2013 -
" I have enjoyed and disdained some Nora Roberts works, but this particular book appealed to me. I enjoyed the mind of the main character and her idiosyncratic traits. Perhaps because I know a few people who could be the main character, I felt the story take on a life of its own. "
— Erika, 9/12/2013 -
" not your typical Nora Roberts book... "
— Melinda, 7/17/2013 -
" A very well written book. Held u from beginning to end "
— Heidi, 6/27/2013 -
" This was a good story and easy read. "
— Christine, 6/23/2013 -
" I couldn't put it down had up know what happened! "
— Anna, 2/22/2013 -
" Compelling suspense plot, decent writing, predictable romance. "
— Cat, 2/12/2013 -
" A great Nora Robert book. Was getting kind of tired of her same old stuff. This was great, modern and engaging. Could not put it down. "
— Denise, 1/8/2013 -
" Maybe this should only get a 2. Lengthier than I would've liked. Too much sub-plot. "
— Bridget, 12/31/2012 -
" This is an extremely well written novel by one of my favorite authors. Nora Roberts has taken romance and merged it with mystery and intrigue in an inspiring way. Highly recommend this novel. "
— Kati, 12/2/2012 -
" Standard formula, but better than average. "
— Anjula, 10/27/2012 -
" Good book,fast read.I always find her books to be researched well.In general,she is a fun author to read.She has many series if you like that and I do. "
— Penny, 10/7/2012 -
" I really loved this book! The character development of the main character was brilliant! The intricate way the story was brought to an end kept me guessing to the end. Wow!!! "
— Donna, 8/31/2012 -
" I truly feel that this is Nora's best novel to date. It's really just that good. Engaging characters, an excellent story with plenty of surprises and perfect pacing of the story. I wish I could give it 6 stars. Kudos! "
— Nancy D., 7/10/2012 -
" I loved this novel. The characters were very vivid and the story was very interesting. The narrator was the icing on the cake - she did a wonderful job of bringing the characters to life. "
— Allie F., 6/28/2012 -
" OMG!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! Captured my attention from the very beginning and I just couldn't put it down! I would recommend this book to ANYONE!!! :) "
— Kailee, 6/15/2012 -
" This was a fairly engaging story, though definitely not one of her strongest. It was a fun weekend listen though so I can't complain much. "
— Kay W., 6/12/2012 -
" This is a great book that does a wonderful job of keeping the reader interested in the storyline thanks to some great writing and an author's fertile imagination. Highly recommended. "
— C.G., 6/2/2012 -
" It is classified as a romance but it's so much more. It gets you hooked right away and the suspense continues throughout it. Hard to put this one down! "
— Betsy, 5/17/2012 -
" This book started off strong but unfortunately stumbled a bit near the middle. The pace was a bit too slow at that point for me. Still a great story though. "
— Liz C., 5/6/2012 -
" Nora Roberts' suspense novels never fail to enthrall and entertain me. And this book was no different. I was absolutely riveted from start to finish. "
— Mary K., 4/30/2012 -
" Another great read by Nora Roberts. "
— Karin, 4/23/2012
About Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than two hundred novels. She is also the author of a bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J. D. Robb, her other pseudonyms being Jill March and Sarah Hardesty. She was the first author inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame. There are more than 400 million copies of her books in print.
About Julia Whelan
Julia Whelan is a novelist, screenwriter, lifelong actor, and multiple award-winning audiobook narrator. She graduated with a degree in English and creative writing from Middlebury College and Oxford University. She is a former child actor who has appeared in multiple films and television shows.