When the sole witness to a brutal murder is killed, prosecutor Nora Kelly knows it’s only a matter of time before the killer comes after her. FBI agent John O’Hara is assigned to protect her and finds himself drawn into an intense attraction with the beautiful and courageous woman he’s vowed to keep safe. As they race against time to unmask the murderer, they must also face challenges in their own lives that could tear them apart.
For who is this book for ?
The Witness is a mystery, thriller and suspense novel written by Nora Roberts. The story follows prosecutor Nora Kelly as she becomes the target of a brutal murderer, and FBI agent John O’Hara who is assigned to protect her. While trying to unmask the killer, they must also face challenges in their own lives that could tear them apart.
Pros :
- Exciting mystery with a strong female lead
- Intense romantic tension between the two main characters
- Riveting plot that will keep you guessing until the end
Cons :
- The plot is formulaic and predictable.
- The characters are two dimensional and undeveloped.
- The writing is sloppy and amateurish.
Learn more about the author
Nora Roberts is a bestselling author of more than 225 romance novels. She has also published mystery, thriller, and suspense novels as J.D. Robb.
Reader Reviews
“This was an edge-of-the seat thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. The characters were believable and sympathetic, making it easy to get lost in the story.”
“Roberts’ latest is a riveting, spine-tingling tale of suspense with an entrancing love story at its core. With nonstop action and vivid courtroom scenes, this novel has it all – a page-turner that will keep readers up into the wee hours.”
“This thrilling novel is Nora Roberts at her finest. The Witness grips the reader from beginning to end as O’Hara and Kelly attempt to solve a brutal murder while dodging danger at every turn.”
“Nora Roberts has outdone herself with The Witness. This is one of the best suspenseful thrillers I have read in a long time!”