The Watchman (Elvis Cole, #11; Joe Pike, #1)
by Robert Crais
The Watchman by Robert Crais holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 17.6K reader ratings. First published in 2007. The book spans 292 pages.
About The Watchman
To pay back an old debt, Pike is coerced into protecting Larkin Barkley, a hard-partying young heiress whose life is in danger after a "wrong place wrong time" encounter that quickly escalates and spins out of control. The enemy is shadowy, violent and relentless—but the fierce, focused Pike, one of the strongest characters in modern crime fiction, is equal to the challenge. The breathless pace and rich styling are sure to appeal to readers of hard-boiled fiction in general, but since up to now Pike has mostly remained in the background, some fans of the Elvis Cole series (The Forgotten Man, etc.) may find the explicit picture that emerges of Pike at odds with the image they've constructed for themselves.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Crais |
| Published | 2007 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,637 |
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What genre is The Watchman?
The Watchman is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Watchman worth reading?
Based on 17.6K reader ratings, The Watchman has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Watchman?
The Watchman has 292 pages.
Who wrote The Watchman?
The Watchman was written by Robert Crais. It was first published in 2007.
What is the ISBN for The Watchman?
The ISBN-13 for The Watchman is 9780743281640.0.
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