Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
The Witness
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
99p for the first 3 months
The Witness
Buy Now for £23.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Listeners also enjoyed...
Summary
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. 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. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems. Her own security 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 intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and a professional level. Her sharp, logical mind, her secretive nature, her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. 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. And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.
More from the same
Narrator
What listeners say about The Witness
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 30-11-19
A favourite
This book is one of my favourites I love the story and have listened to it twice now and thoroughly enjoyed it both times.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- adele
- 30-01-18
Really good
I enjoyed this book very much. I found the characters well crafted and sympathetically portrayed. The story is an interesting one and well executed. It is quite long but I enjoyed the gradual development of the relationships and the plot. The narrator was excellent, getting the nuances of the different voices of the characters beautifully. This is the best of the Nora Roberts books I have read so far.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- T. Chartered
- 14-12-21
good yarn and the baddies get what's coming.
really liked the story. it has a bit of everything. Liz Fitch think lisbeth salander in hacker mode.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kristine
- 05-12-13
Classic Nora Roberts
What did you like most about The Witness?
I love this Nora Roberts book, but then again, I am a Roberts fan. I love that it features a strong female character with courage and determination. I always have a sense that Nora Roberts thoroughly researches backgrounds for her books and therefore her stories always seems well thought out and credible. I was rooting for Abigail/Liz throughout the book and missed half a night of sleep because I had to finish it. If you like any of the other Nora Roberts books, you’ll love this one.
What other book might you compare The Witness to, and why?
I would compare this one to The Search. The female character and the love story are somewhat similar.
What does Julia Whelan bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I really like Julia Whelans voice. It's comfortable to listen to and she brings the characters to life.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moment when Abigail goes from pure survival mode to actually starting to live again is very moving.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- A.
- 02-06-16
Awesome!
The most interesting character! thoroughly enjoyed it and struggled to put it down. the 3 times I've heard it!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 06-06-12
The Witness
I enjoyed this book from beginning to end and listened again straight away. Julia Whelan is a great story teller and I really was lost in the characters. I don't normally listen to this type of book, but was glad I did.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rachael Todd
- 07-04-19
Brilliant
Simply brilliant from start to finish. The whole story kept me captivated. Exceptionally well read too.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Clare Jones
- 29-07-22
Brilliant!!
My first Nora Roberts book, and certainly won't be my last.Beautifully narrated by Julia Whelan. I loved it!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Michael
- 13-07-12
Very Good
If you want an easy read this book is for you. Enjoyable and believable.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
9 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Katy
- 16-05-12
A good story-great narration
This is not a book I would usually buy or read. But I really enjoyed its steady pace and it was a good book from the start
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
6 people found this helpful