Review: The Witness by Nora Roberts

Wow, just wow!! Her 200th book and a great one it is!!!! Usually I pick and chose my Nora Roberts books depending on the synopsis but the last couple of years I've really enjoyed some of the differences in her writing style. I absolutely adored The Search. I am a die hard fan of her In Death Series and hope and pray it doesn't end for a very long time. Having said all that, The Witness is an outstanding addition to her work. The story of Abigail Lowery just flows. There is no other way to describe it. Poor Abigail does make one small mistake; she decides to hide out in a small Arkansas town in the Ozarks. Her secretiveness keeps attracting more interest than she wants. The town sheriff, Brooks Gleason, is curious and intrigued. I'm talking in circles here, I know it. There are so many things happening all through the novel, I absolutely don't want to give any spoilers. Brooks and his family are are so very well written and Abigail's dog, Bert, is a star attraction. But Abigail, Abigail is just indescribable. As a matter of fact, the only way I could describe her is she reminds me of the character, Temperance Brennan in Bones. Socially awkward and smart. Brooks plays off her character seamlessly. This part just made me think of men and their mothers. It's a conversation Brooks has with his mother after she first goes to see Abigail. (Brooks) ..."You...petted that big-ass monster dog?" (His Mom) " She told it in French it was all right. He was very sweet. He's devoted to her, I could see that. Never strayed more than two feet away. He's a very good dog, and I'm sure a fine companion. But that girl needs a friend. Now, I've got to run by the store and pick up some things. I want to try this recipe she gave me." "Ma, I don't want you going over there until I know more" "Brooks" He was thirty-two years old, and that tone, that look, could still make his balls shrink to marbles".... Anyways, it's a fantastic story with suspense, humor and action, lots of action. This is definitely one I will reread again and again. My rating: 4.5 Stars