The Witness

by Sandra Brown
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Good Books rating 4.17
Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 2306
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • ISBN: 9781455546442
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2013-06-25
  • Formats: 5
  • Reviews: 3

From a New York Times bestselling author, a public defender must protect herself and her young son after stumbling upon a chilling secret. After narrowly escaping a deadly car crash, Kendall Deaton and her son find refuge in a small South Carolina town. But their relief is short-lived when Keaton makes a terrifying discovery. The town of Prosper isn't so innocent after all. Now, Kendall is a reluctant witness intent on escaping from an insidious evil–a community that will stop at nothing to protect what is 'theirs.' As Kendall and her son try to navigate the treacherous web of secrets and lies in Prosper, they must confront the dark forces that threaten their lives. With the town's sinister underbelly exposed, Kendall becomes a target for those who will go to any lengths to keep their evil deeds buried. This gripping tale of suspense and survival explores themes of motherhood, danger, and the lengths one will go to protect their child.

Reviews
Medium · Chinwe Mejang · 2025-10-13
masterpiece 4.50

They praised the book as a masterpiece, highlighting themes of suspense, mystery, and complex emotions like betrayal and revenge.

Chinwe Mejang considers this book a masterpiece, rich with themes of suspense, mystery, and deep emotional conflicts such as betrayal and revenge. They appreciated the intricate plot and the way Brown weaves together various elements to create a compelling narrative. The reviewer found the story to be engaging and thought-provoking, making it a standout read.

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    Sandra Brown's masterpiece displays themes of suspense, mystery, good vs evil, betrayal, terrorism, violence, revenge, survival, family, love.

    The Witness is a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

    Brown did a great job of creating a suspenseful and thrilling narrative.

THC Reviews · 2025-10-13
excellent 4.00

They found the suspense and thriller aspects of the story excellent, though it took a little time to get into the rhythm of the narrative.

This reviewer enjoyed their first read by Sandra Brown, highlighting the strong suspense and thriller elements. They mentioned that while it took a little time to get into the story, the overall experience was satisfying. The narrative kept them engaged, and they appreciated the way the plot unfolded with its twists and turns. They would recommend it to fans of the genre who enjoy a good mystery.

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    The suspense/thriller aspect of the story was excellent.

    It did take a little time to get into the rhythm of the narrative.

    Overall, it did not disappoint.

Rebecca Book Review · Rebecca · 2016-07-13
great 4.00

They found the plot gripping and suspenseful, keeping their interest throughout the story.

Rebecca found this book to be a great read, with a plot that kept her heart pounding from start to finish. She was particularly impressed with how the story maintained her interest, making it a page-turner. The suspenseful elements and the way the plot unfolded were highlights for her, making it a memorable reading experience.

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    This was a great read.

    The plot line definitely had my heart pounding.

    I was interested in the story right through to the end.

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