The WatchmanThe Watchman
Score Modern
What it's about
Joe Pike owes a dangerous man a favor, and now it's being called in: he must protect a spoiled rich girl who is the only witness to a mob boss's reappearance. When they come under fire and he can't trust anyone, Pike goes underground in Los Angeles to hunt the hunters.
Why it's worth reading
It was an Anthony Award finalist. It's a fast thriller starring Joe Pike.
You'll love it if you liked
L.A. Requiem
Suspect
Bad Luck and TroubleGood to know
It's a Joe Pike novel. You don't need to have read the earlier books.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics18 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller4 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #380 of the 623 mysteries and thrillers we rank
- #1105 of the 1,648 modern books we rank
- #2105 of the 3,057 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Gripping, Adventurous
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Quick answers
Is The Watchman worth reading?
Yes. It was an Anthony Award finalist. It ranks #2,105 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Watchman about?
Joe Pike owes a dangerous man a favor, and now it's being called in: he must protect a spoiled rich girl who is the only witness to a mob boss's reappearance. When they come under fire and he can't trust anyone, Pike goes underground in Los Angeles to hunt the hunters.
How long does it take to read The Watchman?
About 8 hours (305 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Watchman?
If you liked it, try L.A. Requiem by Robert Crais, Suspect by Robert Crais or Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child.