The Watchers

Hardback Published on: 09/06/2011
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Synopsis

Lausanne, Switzerland. In the cathedral tower lives a strange boy with a limp who talks to the bells. In a luxury penthouse lives a high-class prostitute who's in mortal danger. And in a low-rent hotel lives a private investigator who has no idea how he got there. Jay Harper finds himself in Switzerland on the trail of a missing Olympic athlete. A hard drinker, he can barely remember how he got home last night, let alone why he accepted this job. When he meets the stunning but aloof Katherine in a hotel bar, he quickly realises that he's not the only one in town who's for hire. She's a high-class hooker who can't believe her luck. Which is about to change. For the worse. In the meantime, Marc Rochat spends his time in the belfry talking to the statues, his cat and the occasional ghost. His job is to watch over Lausanne at night and to wait for the angel his mother told him he'd one day have to save. When he sees Katherine, he thinks his moment has come. Which indeed it has. But not in a good way...

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780593067512
  • Dimensions: 240 x 161 x 45 mm
  • Weight: 860g

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The Watchers
A very gripping read
I found this book a bit slow going at first, plus I think the length of it put me off slightly. However, I persevered with it and I’m so glad I did. This ... READ MORE
Sonya Kemp
The Watchers
Different - had me gripped!
The beginning of this book had me hooked. In the middle of a battle in World War 1, time stands still. A young lieutenant is approached by a soldier and st... READ MORE
Linda Brechin
The Watchers
The watchers: a highly unconventional story
The book has a fascinating and enigmatic opening which is immediately engaging and makes you wonder what the story is going to be about. The narrative feat... READ MORE
Ignacio Cascante
The Watchers
Absolutely thrilling
A gripping and original thriller that has more twists and turns than a politician on the election trail. The story is set in Lausanne, Switzerland and rev... READ MORE
Marcus R Horne
The Watchers
The Watchers
This book had a slow begining and that was not ideal to my taking however upon futher reading of this book i began to understand the true geniuse of Jon St... READ MORE
Sugra Bhamani
The Watchers
great
definatly a book worth reading, especially if you enjoy thrillers!! great writing.
ellieK
The Watchers
Compelling
I loved this book. Very different from many run of the mill thrillers both in setting and style. Not since Ken Follet's 'Pillars of the Earth' has a novel ... READ MORE
Sweeney
The Watchers
Incredible!
The storyline, the characters, the world were written so well. Tiny threads you think insignificant, come flying back to smack you in the face with their i... READ MORE
lemonstar
The Watchers
Clever Premise, Slow Reading
I find it a little hard to know what to say about this novel. There are a number of flaws, and a number things which make it quite good. Firstly, the flaws... READ MORE
Sam Woodfield
The Watchers
The Watchers
A gripping read! I must admit, when I first began reading this book I questioned whether I would really enjoy it, but don't be put off by the slow start, ... READ MORE
Finners
The Watchers
Unusual, compelling story.
Not my usual type of book, but I was drawn into the mainly nightime world of Lausanne from the start. The book raises many questions as the story moves alo... READ MORE
moany mum
The Watchers
A Great Book
This book begins slowly. Steele spends a long time introducing the three lead characters and describing the city of Lausanne with the beautiful detail of a... READ MORE
Graham Bloomfield
The Watchers
The Watchers
"The Watchers" is set in Lausanne, and is centred around the city's cathedral. It features three lead characters who don't appear to have a great deal in c... READ MORE
Greenpark
The Watchers
hard to get into
I found this book extremely hard to get into. I would need an extremely quite night and a clear mind to even begin to attempt to read this book again. It... READ MORE
TurtleSquirtle
The Watchers
Well written but disappointing plot
From the beginning this book immediately drew me in and captivated my imagination. It begins by introducing the three main characters and offering a glimps... READ MORE
Johanne Butler
The Watchers
beautifully written, must read
The story opens with what appears to be the standard ticking off elements for a run of the mill thriller. Then something wonderful happens. you realize tha... READ MORE
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