The Witness goes from suspence, to murder to humor and back to suspense again. I have listened to "Chasing Fire" four times because it dramatizes the simplicity of the way a man and woman can be drawn together on a permanant level when they never saw that coming. The closest I can think of is Nora Roberts "Chasing Fire". The Witness in basically quite incomparable. What other book might you compare The Witness to and why? I will definately listen to The Witness again, if not possible 3 or 4 times due to the fact that it is written and preformed at such a level that it's a pure joy to listen to. Would you listen to The Witness again? Why? 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.Īnd Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both. 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. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. A freelance security systems designer, her own protection is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. Patricia O’Hagan and Jill Thomas were the lucky winners of Hachette’s recent early reading copy competition ( run through the Nora Roberts fan club) and were among the first in New Zealand to read The Witness.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).ĭaughter 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. Several people in my family have also read it and thoroughly enjoyed it and they are now borrowing my other books by Nora Roberts. The Witness is full of suspense and action. She witnesses two murders and has to go into hiding for the next ten years. The story is about sixteen year-old Elizabeth Fitch who is rebelling against her mother’s rules and just wants to be a normal sixteen year old. I am reading The Witness for the third time now, it is an awesome read. Abigail Lowery can then live the peaceful life she so longed for. Brook is intrigued by her secret and finally his persistence and determination break down her barriers.Īfter much anxiety and terror she ends up giving testimony in court and Elizabeth Fitch is finally put to rest. When Abigail meets up with local Police Chief Brook Gleason, she falls in love with him. Fifteen years on Abigail is still hiding from the real world in a small rural town with guard dog Bert for company and a carefully designed high-tech security system in place. Under her new identity she becomes Abigail Lowery and develops a new life as a computer security expert. When Elizabeth’s rebellion leads to a fatal mishap she goes under Police Witness Protection leaving her old identity and real name behind. Read a chapter sampler.įrom the first sentence we know The Witness is a thrilling read, definitely another Nora Roberts masterpiece.Įlizabeth Fitch is a remarkably studious student – a prodigy of her mother’s meticulous and detailed agendas, she eats meals designed by her mother’s nutritionist and wears clothes selected by her mother’s personal shopper.
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