The Witness
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.19 (932 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1469289156 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 14 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-12-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. There are more than 400 million copies of her novels in print. The Witness is Roberts’s two hundredth book. Nora Roberts is the number-one New York Times–bestselling author of Chasing Fire, The Search, and Black Hills, among other titles. D. Robb. She is also the author of the bestselling futuristic suspense series written under the pen name J
Her sharp, logical mind, her secretive nature, her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. Her own security is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth 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. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, even if he doesn’t know what—and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed.Accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, Gleason is about to walk into the sights of very powerful and dangerous men. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems. 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 intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and a professional level. And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.. The events that followed changed her life forever.Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks
From Booklist *Starred Review* Elizabeth Fitch is tired of living her life by her mother’s strict rules. 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). 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. 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. The only problem is that Bickford&rsqu
"After 200 publications, Roberts continues to entertain" according to Nicole R. Only Nora Roberts can make me sit down and devour a 500 page book in less than 2After 200 publications, Roberts continues to entertain Nicole R 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 deat. 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 deat. "Favorite in a Long Time - Just Wow - Worth Hardcover Price" according to D.C.. 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 :. it has many qualities to recommend it. Certainly BOOK REVIEWThe Witness by Nora RobertsEven if it’s not quite beach weather, The Witness might qualify as beach reading. Often “beach reading” is used as a euphemism for lighter literary fare. I suppose this book could qualify -- it is definitely not War and Peace. However, it has many qualities to recommend it. Certainly, the characters are multi-dimensional and the storyline gripping.It is a coming-of-age tale where a young girl’s first attempt at independence has far reaching and life changing results. As the title indicates, Abigail Fitch is witness to a horrifying series of events. Her very existen