The Witness

Elizabeth, a domineering mother's daughter, eventually let go one night, drinking at a nightclub and falling for the mysterious Russian accent of a stranger that led her to a mansion on Lake Shore Drive. Her life was irrevocably altered by the subsequent events.

The lady identified as Abigail Lowery lives on the edge of a little Ozarks hamlet twelve years later. As a self-employed programmer, she creates intricate security systems and enhances her own safety with a powerful dog and other weapons. She doesn't talk much and doesn't share much about herself. Brooks Gleason, the head of police, is only intrigued by Abigail's reserve. He is both captivated and annoyed by her rational thinking, her hidden demeanour, and her unromantic opinions. He believes that Abigail has to be protected from something, and that underneath her sophisticated defences is a tale that has to be told.

With a unique, enduring protagonist and a heart-pounding storyline, Nora Roberts delivers an engrossing novel that solidifies her status as the most consistently entertaining thriller writer of today and will leave readers eager for more.