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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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Acclaim for The Witness
Nora Roberts’s 200th Novel

“Roberts’ answer to The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Roberts is unrivaled, and her latest addictively readable novel is guaranteed to jangle readers’ nerves and keep them enthralled long past bedtime.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Taut, riveting drama that’s guaranteed to keep the adrenaline flowing. Another memorable page-turner from Roberts’s consistently remarkable pen.”—Library Journal

“One of Roberts's cleverest heroines yet, this intricately dramatic book only confirms that Roberts is a master of the genre.”—Publishers Weekly

“Legendary.”—Wall Street Journal

“Nora Roberts has done it again, proving once more that she is reigns supreme.”—thenewstribune.com

“Nora Roberts has done it again, proving once more that she reigns supreme.”—The Evening Sun (Hanover, NH)

“Romantic suspense fans can’t go wrong with this terrific blend of looming danger and unusual courtship. A really great read!”—RT Book Reviews

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Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. The Witness is Roberts’ two-hundredth book.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0515151335
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reprint edition (January 28, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780515151336
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0515151336
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.19 x 1.04 x 6.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #21,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Shelter in Place, Year One, Come Sundown, and many more. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than five hundred million copies of her books in print.

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Possibly Nora Roberts' best Novel Ever.

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2018

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I'm probably not what you'd consider a "typical" Roberts reader. Married father in his early 60's, but I have enjoyed many of Ms. Roberts' novel, particularly her "...In Death" series.
"The Witness" touched and thrilled me like few other of her novels. While some of her characters are stock (Brooks' hippy-dippy late-middle aged mom is probably my generation). Still, the power of this brilliant, damaged young woman with a cold-blooded heartless mother, not too different than my maternal grandmother, who has to not only survive while hunted, but must come to terms with her own humanity as a woman, is surprisingly touching. The man who reaches her, against her own inclinations is a bit flawless (OK, nothing's perfect), but still works. And being named Brooks after perhaps the greatest 3rd baseman, Brooks Robinson, is catchy.
The heavies, as usual in Roberts' novels, are a bit cardboard, with no redeeming qualities, so you just hate 'em.

Still this is a favorite read.

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Tiffany

I’ll miss these characters

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018

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I’ve never read Nora Roberts before, but I liked the premise of the book and the sample that is provided online. The first part of this book (Elizabeth/Liz) accounts for around 100 pages. I found this section very engaging, especially because of the way Liz processes/relays information. The chapters move quickly and are intriguing. Once you get to the second part with Brooks, you’re fully reminded that this is a romance novel.

At first I was thrown off when I went into the second part (Brooks) because it was such a contrast from the intensity in Part One. However, once I settled into the groove, I enjoyed the blossoming dynamic between Brooks and Liz (now Abigail). Slowly but surely during parts two and three, the two elements (romance and the reality of Abigail running from the mafia) converge into something beautiful. By Part Four, Abigail and Brooks fully become a team working to find a solution.

For those who take these things into consideration: there are a few detailed sex scenes and there is explicit language. However, there’s also a lot of content, believable characters, and a strong story. Abigail is a heroine you can root for. Brooks is a stand-up man and someone worthy of Abigail (while also being a worthwhile character in his own right). This novel was full in its presentation and I really enjoyed it.

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When you come down to it, it's just a romance...

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2017

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The first part of the book was enjoyable. Faster pace, some suspense, etc. But the pace slowed considerably, and we basically plodded along as a simple romance after that. If you enjoy romantic banter between characters, this will absolutely satisfy you. I felt like I was reading different books on Elizabeth Fitch and Abigail Lowery, and the "bad guys" never really made much of an appearance once Abigail was introduced. It was all wrapped up a little too neatly for me, and the ending seemed a little rushed like the author realized they were reaching the word limit and had to bring it to a close quickly.

I guess I'm just not the happily ever after ending type. :)

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Valerie Perlis

it has many qualities to recommend it. Certainly

Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017

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The Witness by Nora Roberts

Even 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 existence is threatened and she is forced to survive by her wits alone.
Woven into this narrative is a love story. Abigail must learn to trust when everyone in her life has failed to earn her trust. We are “witness” to this flowering relationship and her eventual growth and ability to both give and receive the love of another.
Unlike many novels of this type, Ms. Roberts vividly describes the backgrounds and scenery of Abigail’s world. For instance, she writes:
“The rain that had blown in the night before teased out a little more green.
Now, early-evening sun shimmered through those greening branches, splashed
on the road, flickered on the busy water of the little stream that wound through.”

At its core, The Witness is a tale of suspense. The reader is drawn into a dangerous place inhabited by the Russian mob and crooked cops. A good outcome is never guaranteed. Abigail’s safety is threatened as much by the gangsters as it is by law enforcement who insist they can protect her. A final twist at the end of the story leaves one both breathless and satisfied. This is a good read – regardless of the season.

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lynique

Intense exciting romance with a twist of revenge

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2020

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Interesting heroine who has your sympathy and support from the first page. Elizabeth Fitch makes some bad judgments in a spirit of teenage rebellion. But the consequences from what should have been a sad painful night of defiance of a strict parent’s rules turns into a nightmare for young Elizabeth. She thinks her night of being on her own, making her own decisions about what to do and who to see will be a thrill of making a new friend and each of them having a date with a sexy older man. It turns out her new friend Julie and Elizabeth accidentally decide on a date with two Russian mobsters. The date ends with Elizabeth witnessing the murder of her new friend and running to the police for justice and protection. But Elizabeth discovers she has found neither thing when two federal agents who are protecting her are killed. Elizabeth realizes she must run to save her life. What she does to make a new life for herself, and the handsome cop who falls for her, is an exciting read. Nora Roberts never had the suspense let up, though there are pauses for humor (love the witty dialogue) and romance. You will root for Elizabeth every step of the way, and the ending is believable and satisfying.

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MissV

A good read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2017

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I feel a little torn only scoring this a 3 star and I'll explain why, the best I can!

The story in short - super intelligent Elizabeth witnesses a Russian Mafia murder at the age of 17. She gets put into witness protection which doesn't quite go according to plan. In her late 20s she finds herself trying to live a normal life as Abigail, in a small town with a bunch of nosey neighbours. One in particular is the chief of police, Brookes. Their relationship grows stronger and she realises she has to face her past in order to live her future.

This is my first Nora Roberts book. I'd heard she writes about cracking romances so as a lover of a good romance, I had great expectations for romance - and to be fair, I got it. But the romance was a little but clumsy and awkward.

Elizabeth/ Abigail is, as I mentioned, super intelligent and socially, she comes across as a misfit. So her unlikely and relatively unexpected pairing with Julie (an old high school friend) is hard to work with. Similarly, her relationship with Brookes comes on a bit sudden for someone who a) isn't great in relationships and b) is trying to keep a low profile.

Her witnessing of a multiple murder is clearly key to the whole story, but it felt a little hurried, and pretty much ignored between the age of 17 and 29. There's very little to help build the gap of 12 years. I felt I wanted to know more about her; about how she's put her intelligence to good use, about how hard her life might have been in those 12 years. I wanted to know more about her dog, Bert. I wanted to know more about how much the Russians has tried to look for her and any near misses. Additionally, there is no real description of how she looks in her 20s (or it was fairly short and I missed it!) and I missed having that picture in my mind of her. I struggled to like her very much and I wasn't much of a fan of Brookes either. I thought he had quite the ego and she absolutely did not, and I couldnt piece in my mind how they would get together quite so quickly. I couldn't empathise with them much, and couldn't be happy for her when Elizabeth/ Abigail was happy, yet I really wanted to be. I think my favourite character was Bert the dog!

The ending sadly for me was the biggest disappointment. I felt the last couple of chapters were very rushed and lacked the depth some of the rest of the book gave. It just...ended.

Don't get me wrong, I liked the story overall and I enjoyed it mostly. I just couldn't quite love it. I'd be tempted to read another Nora Roberts book though as I do like her style of story telling.

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Rani

A GOOD RE-READ

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2020

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Super intelligent 16 year old Elizabeth Fitch aka Abigail Lowery finally rebels against her mother's rigid rules and expectations, but whilst her rebellion starts wonderfully it ends in death and her life forever changing. Dr. Susan L. Fitch, Elizabeth's mother was so cold, heart ached for Elizabeth, her mother turns her back on her so very easily.

Taken into protective custody, Elizabeth (Liz) is finally living, and enjoying herself, but when she and the US Marshals she adores are betrayed, she finds herself forced to run and hide. Years later under the name Abigail Lowery she lives a quiet life, with no friends, only going into town when she really needs to.

Brooks Gleason took up the recently vacated position as Chief of Police when his father suffered a heart attack, and is enjoying being back home. He finds himself drawn to Abigail, her attempts to steer clear of him doing nothing to deter him, and the small arsenal she has as well as her home security system which is better than the town's bank having him more than a little curious about her past and life.

Both MCs are likeable and a good fit. I liked how Abigail found herself baffled by Brooks. I also loved that Abigail could more than take care of herself.

An enjoyable re-read. This time around I did feel the bad guys could have been fleshed out a bit more and had a more compelling role in the latter part of the book, but that didn't stop me from being entertained.

Potential Triggers: Reference to domestic violence

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Nora Roberts never disappoints

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2021

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A sixteen year old teenager rebels and forging ID, goes to a nightclub with a friend while her mother is away. What happens then is tragic. She witnesses two murders and goes on the run until she finds safety with the police and goes into the witness protection system. The murderer works for the nightclub owner, part of the Russian Mafia, and they won't give up until they find and kill her. They kill again to get to her, and once again she escapes. Twelve years on, she remains on the run, but has a new identity and a successful business. Brought up by a cold and ambitious mother, she has never known affection or love and when she finds the possibility of both in the small town in which she has settled, she shuns it. She can only trust herself, her dog, her security system and her armoury. However, the police chief in the town won't give up so easily and he sets out to prove that she can at last trust someone apart from herself. The Mafia family, however, have never ceased to search for her and if she wants to finally stop running, she will have to bring them down and tell her story in court. Can she do this and stay alive? Another page turner I recommend.

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A. Cook

Anticlimactic, repetitive and unrealistic

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2018

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This book got off to a great start. I liked the characters and the story line was filled with promise. For me, there was far too much talking (not quite believable) and not enough plot development. The Abigail Lowery timeline also seemed quite wooly. The ending was a huge disappointment, this book felt like it was gearing up for a big dramatic ending that never came. Very deflating. I think Roberts just didn't know how to explain away the plots she'd started to develop so just didn't bother. The entire book seemed a little cheap and quick. I've read a lot of her earlier books and they had much more substance.

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Junelh

Phew what a story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2021

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A great storyline, very scary, don’t know how Nora does it, all the detail, lots of drama. Murder and mayhem, witness protection and eventually love for Elizabeth who at the age of 16 wanted to rebel against her domineering manipulative mother, forged Id’s and went to a night club with a friend Julie, they both then met the owner and cousin and were invited to one of their houses, there began the story of murder and mayhem and Russian Mafia. Well worth the read, so many twists and a gripping story.

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