The Watchman

By Chris Ryan

Book Overview

A duel to death between an SAS soldier and the man who taught him everything he knows... This high-octane, adrenalin-fuelled thriller from multi-million copy bestseller Chris Ryan is perfect for fans of Andy McNab, Lee Child, Clive Cussler and Stephen Leather.

'First-rate action thriller' -- Express
'Pure, unadulterated violence-all part of the myth and mystique of the SAS' -- Mirror
'Fast-paced, sexy, violent' -- Sunday Mercury
'A truly excellent work' -- ***** Reader review
'Best I've read in a while and I'm a voracious reader' -- ***** Reader review
'Fast paced, loads of action and I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'Difficult to put down once I started it' -- ***** Reader review
'The usual Chris Ryan "edge of your seat" read' -- ***** Reader review

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THE BODY COUNT IS RISING...

SAS Captain Alex Temple is on an urgent mission. Someone has been murdering MI5 officers and it looks as if the killer is an insider, one of the Regiment's own. Alex's task is to track down and eliminate the killer, and to assist him he is assigned an MI5 liaison officer - the attractive but abrasive Dawn Harding.

The body-count is mounting and a deadly and relentless manhunt begins. Soon Alex will learn the bitter truth: in the shadowy battlegrounds of the Intelligence wars there is no good and no evil - only winners and losers.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 009940608X
• ISBN13: 9780099406082
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Arrow
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

Widely Skilled.

The Watchman was, without a doubt, an interesting read. With a plot that twists and turns and scenes of extreme violence, furious action and even a couple of sex scenes it undoubtedly has everything one could want from a book without losing Ryan's traditionally authentic grip on military and operational exercises. It takes a person who has witnessed events of this nature to be able to write so daringly and openly. I was also extremely impressed with the twists that this story takes. Just as you settle back, confident that based on previous experiences of Ryan you have a good idea what is coming next, something throws you way off course. However in many ways if you are reading his selection in order there are similarities to The Hit List in the way the plot suddenly twists right at the end and leaves you salivating for a continuation! My only gripe with this book was that, with the exceptance of the first few chapters, there isnt a whole lot of gritty military action, although this is compensated by Ryan's knowledge, experience and his innate skill as an author, a skill lacked by other ex-forces fictional writer who, in my opinion, would be completely incapable of writing a book to an appreciable level were it not for their personal experiences.Well done Mr Ryan, another work of art.

None stop action.

What a ride. The first few chapters are a bit slow but once you’ve got the plot, it’s off. Excitement galore, this man is tough and does not mince his words, so it’s not for the faint of heart. Expect violence, sex and a whole lot of betrayal. Must read for anyone who wants to feel like there in the thick of it.

One of the Best

I have read all of Chris Ryan's book and enjoyed them all, however this one is the best. The action is non stop as with all but more punch. You can feel the energy. This book will grip you and keep you!