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  • By: Nora Roberts
  • Narrated by: Tanya Eby
  • Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (351 ratings)
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The Search

By: Nora Roberts
Narrated by: Tanya Eby
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Summary

A canine Search and Rescue volunteer fights danger and finds love in the Pacific Northwest wilderness in this riveting #1 New York Times bestseller from Nora Roberts.

To most people, Fiona Bristow seems to have an idyllic life - a quaint house on an island off Seattle’s coast, a thriving dog-training school and a challenging volunteer job performing Canine Search and Rescue. But Fiona got to this point by surviving a nightmare: an encounter with the Red Scarf Killer, who shot and killed Fiona’s cop fiancé and his K-9 partner.

On Orcas Island, Fiona has found the peace and solitude necessary to rebuild her life with her three loyal Labs. But all that changes on the day intensely private wood artist Simon Doyle barrels up her drive with an out-of-control puppy, desperate for her help.

As Fiona embarks on training Jaws, and Simon begins to appreciate both dog and trainer, the past tears back into Fiona’s life. A copycat killer has emerged out of the shadows, a man whose bloodlust has been channeled by a master with one motive: to reclaim the woman who slipped out of his hands...

©2010 by Nora Roberts. (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"[T]he romance is finely done, with Roberts's trademark banter lighting up the page. Fiona and Simon are the main attraction, but the setting and the supporting characters - with paws and without - provide a vivid backdrop." (Publishers Weekly)

“Search-and-rescue dogs are a focal point of this wonderful tale of love and adventure. Roberts has a marvelous ability to blend in the perfect amounts of character drama, realistic romance and chilling suspense. The result - an unputdownable read! Roberts again proves why her name is synonymous with excellence.” (RT Book Reviews)

“Strong romantic suspense.... The serial killer subplot is not new, as the copycat has been done before, but Nora Roberts makes it seem fresh with her incredible writing skill as she uses the Search and Rescue canines as key elements in the exciting story line. Readers will enjoy Ms. Roberts’ entertaining Puget Sound thriller.” (Midwest Book Review)

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I Loved This Book!

What did you like most about The Search?

It was unusual for a murder mystery insofar as the context was a pleasant story of a strong woman running her own business and falling for a man she met in the course of it. The main characters were exceptionally well drawn and even the secondary characters were engaging. In the early stages of the book, the sinister tale of a psychopath flicks in and out, building until that aspect overtakes the characters the listener/reader has come to know so well.

What does Tanya Eby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narration was first class.

Any additional comments?

Some reviewers have said this book would be good for those who like dogs. I think that risks suggesting its just 'okay'. This is far from the case. I really struggled to put it down. I was compelled to set aside time to listen instead of engaging in my normal routine. It is a 15 hour audio book and I finished it in two days.

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Woman's Best Friend

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

another classic from Nora Roberts. Mystery, thrills and romance in one great story

What other book might you compare The Search to, and why?

Ms Roberts books have a similar structure but each is individual and cannot be compared to another

Which character – as performed by Tanya Eby – was your favourite?

Fiona - strong funny loving
Followed by Mi ( and her 'friend' stories)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Quite simply YES

Any additional comments?

if you love NR this is another great addition

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Great listen

Well-written, interesting plot, easy to get lost in, topped with great narration. What else could I ask for?

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Very enjoyable

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This book is very easy listening, enough to keep you wanting to get to the end to find out what happens but light enough to be able to concentrate on other things at the same time, pattern knitting for me. I learnt a lot about dog training whilst listening to the book! I have only given 4 stars for the reader because the American accent jarred at first until I got used to it, having said that it was well read.

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Cheesy - but good if you like dogs

This is a thriller trying to be a romance trying to be a dog training manual. I won't sum up the story as Audible is better at that than me. Luckily I have a badly behaved dog so found the dog behavioural parts quite interesting and therefore kept listening. The main female character was a gutsy, feisty, beautiful and probably had red hair (actually I think it was red/gold). The future hunk was a gutsy, feisty, handsome and - well - I am sure you get the picture. I have read Nora Roberts' books before and had enjoyed them. I have given three stars because it was well constructed and I didn't stop reading. It is my fault I don't like cheesy romances.

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GET THE SEARCH

What did you like most about The Search?

THE BOYFRIEND BOUGHT TO LIFE WHAT AN OWNER OF A PUPPY SUFFERS

What did you like best about this story?

THE BEST PARTS OF THIS STORY WAS THE FUNNIEST WHEN HE WAS MOANING ABOUT WHAT THE PUPPY HAD DONE AND SHE WAS DEFENDING THE PUPPY

Which scene did you most enjoy?

WHEN THE BOYFRIENDS PUPPY ATE A WHOLE SACK OF DOG FOOD (BEEN THERE)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

NO IT IS A BOOK I READ OVER A COUPLE OF DAYS

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Solid

I've read the book before, I wanted to listen while I worked, this was my first audible book, I found some of the narration odd! A lot of the male characters came across as lazy and surly, since I've read the book before I know this wasn't the case. I did enjoy and I have purchased another.

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Another great story

Another great story from Nora Roberts
Love the fact I can listen to her books
Brilliant characters and believable story

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A bit long and slow whilst rushed at the end

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Not unless they were already a fan of Nora Roberts, it's not her best.

Would you be willing to try another book from Nora Roberts? Why or why not?

Definitely, but not based on this book. I have read a few others and thoroughly enjoyed them.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Tanya Eby?

She was ok and her narrating wouldn't put me off a book but I wouldn't hunt for books narrated by her.

Any additional comments?

This book took a long time to get going and then the ending was rather rushed. Too much doggyness and not enough thriller.

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Characters were great. Good story.

Sound was poor but still a really great listen. Gripping but funny at the same time.

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