The witness

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Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. The events that followed changed her life forever. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks. A freelance programmer, she works at home designing sophisticated security systems. Her own security is supplemented by a fierce dog and an assortment of firearms. She keeps to herself, saying little, revealing nothing. Unfortunately, that seems to be the quickest way to get attention in a tiny southern town. The mystery of Abigail Lowery intrigues local police chief Brooks Gleason, on both a personal and a professional level. Her sharp, logical mind, her secretive nature, her unromantic viewpoints leave him fascinated but frustrated. He suspects that Abigail needs protection from something, even if he doesn’t know what — and that her elaborate defenses hide a story that must be revealed. Accustomed to two-bit troublemakers, Gleason is about to walk into the sights of very powerful and dangerous men. And Abigail Lowery, who has built a life based on security and self-control, is at risk of losing both.

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Aged 16, Abigail Lowery witnessed a mafia murder. Narrowly escaping with her life, she was forced to leave her old identity behind forever. 15 years later she is a semi-recluse in the town of Bickford, Arkansas. Brooks Gleason, local police chief, is intrigued by Abigail. His determination to uncover the truth is exciting - & dangerous.

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• The witnessPiatkus2012-01-01
• The witnessG. P. Putnam's Sons2012-01-01
• The witnessG. P. Putnam's Sons2012-01-01
• The WitnessG.P. Putnam's Sons2012-01-01
• The witnessG. P. Putnam's Sons2012-01-01
• The WitnessAudio bookBrilliance Audio2012-01-01