Daughter of a controlling mother, Elizabeth finally let loose one night; drinking at a nightclub and allowing a strange man's seductive Russian accent lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever.
Twelve years later, the woman known as Abigail Lowery lives on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she designs sophisticated security systems - and supplements her own security with a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. But Abigail's reserve only intrigues Police Chief Brooks Gleason. Her logical mind, her secretive nature, and her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something - and that her elaborate defences hide a story that must be revealed.
With a quirky, unforgettable heroine and a pulse-pounding plotline, Nora Roberts presents a riveting new read that cements her place as today's most reliably entertaining thriller - and will leave people hungering for more.
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[ELIZABETH FITCH'S SHORT-LIVED TEENAGE REBELLION BEGAN with L'Oreal Pure Black, a pair of scissors and a fake ID]***
(Brilliance Audio, 17 April 2012, 16 hours 19 minutes, audiobook, bought from @audibleuk)
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I've read a few books by Roberts, though not her straight-forward romance books and have tended to enjoy them. The Witness is no exception. This is a combination of romance, thriller and suspense. Thankfully, the romance element doesn't take centre stage so I could tolerate it. The storyline is gripping, even shocking at times. Elizabeth / Abigail is a fantastic character, so tough and resilient. I loved her and how she changes across the course of the book. The audiobook is well presented and the quality is excellent and I loved listening to it.
