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The Watchman
- Narrated by: James Daniels
- Series: Joe Pike, Book 1, An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, Book 11
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Summary
A long time ago, Joe Pike asked for help. In return, he would, one day, be called upon to return the favour, no questions asked. That day has come.
Joe Pike is asked to protect the life of Larkin Conner Barkley, a spoiled rich girl who happens to be a federal witness in a major case. But someone is leaking information about their whereabouts, and the killers are getting all too close. So Pike hatches a plan: disappear into the anonymous underbelly of Los Angeles, turn the tables and hunt down the hunters.
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- ReaderLoves
- 07-11-21
Brilliant
Great story brought alive by a fantastic narrator. Didn't want to stop listening once I started.
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- Phillip
- 06-07-20
Really Enjoyable 💪🏹
So refreshing and enjoyable, glad I stumbled upon this book looking forward to listening to some of the others, brilliantly narrated by James Daniels
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- Gavin Jones
- 30-12-18
An Enjoyable Reacher Substitute
If you've had your temporary fill of Reacher and/or Mr Harding's narration then you could do worse than trying this book. Joe Pike is less cerebral than Reacher but probably more violent. There is a lot of action packed into these short books
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- Phil Friend
- 11-02-18
Cracking read
What made the experience of listening to The Watchman the most enjoyable?
Great performance by James Daniels. Storyline engaging with a few twists to keep the reader interested.
What other book might you compare The Watchman to, and why?
Lee Child's Jack Reacher books are similar and equally enjoyable
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- greenkingfish
- 06-10-17
will the second book be as good?
Loved it, sometimes a good narrator will make a book and it waits to be seen if the second one in the series is as captivating, I would also like to read this in print form and see if the flavours of downtown L.A. come across as well they do in this delivery.
This author does have the skill of being very descriptive and mood enhancing, It is one of the best books I have listened to in a long while.
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- Nathan
- 22-12-16
another entertaining listen
really enjoyed this one too. pike plays the main role in this exciting book, lots of twists and turns as usual make it an exciting listen. excellent narrator again too
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- Sarah
- 03-09-19
Love this series
I love this series, can't wait to read the rest. Joe and Elvis are memorable characters.