He just has to keep himself and the girl alive long enough to do it. And in the process, his own problems and secrets spill out over the ones Larkin is keeping hidden.
Crais is truly a phenomenal writer. His characters, even a superman like Joe Pike, are real and flawed in truly human ways. The prose in this novel crackles with energy, and the plot twists hammer the reader again and again as the author reveals the surprises he has in store. The dialogue is dead-on, funny and insightful, and so real it feels like you’re sitting in the room as the people have their conversations.
The Watchman is a great book. I finished it in two sittings and would have finished it in one, but my stamina just didn’t hold out. The pages turn with seductive ease, and I found myself fully engaged with the story at all times. Even knowing that Pike would doubtless survive, and probably Larkin as well — I hoped — Crais gave me plenty of other characters to worry about.
Even if you’ve never read an Elvis Cole book before, you can pick up The Watchman and rest assured that you’ll get the whole story. If you’ve read all the Elvis Cole books before, this is one you’ve been waiting on for years.
Article comments
1 - GL Hauptfleisch
Another fine review, Mel. I haven't read all the Crais books, but I've read enough to also be intrigued by, and to seek out, this Pike-centric one.
2 - Natalie Bennett
This article has been selected for syndication to Advance.net, which is affiliated with newspapers around the United States. Nice work!
3 - tink
Absolutely looking forward to reading and re-reading this one...
4 - Bill
Great job Mel! I'll pick this usp nex time I'm at B&N.
5 - Naomi
I was already looking forward to this book. After reading your review, I'm positively salivating!
6 - Scott Butki
I received a review copy today and am arranging an interview for the author to be published here.
I can't wait.
Great review