by IanRankin (Author)
Bombs are exploding in the streets of London, but life seems to have planted more subtle booby-traps for Miles Flint. Miles is a spy. His job is to watch and to listen, then to report back to his superiors, nothing more. The job, affording glimpses into the most private lives of his victims, appeals to Miles. He doesn't lust after promotion, and he doesn't want action. He wants, just for once, not to botch a case. Having lost one suspect - with horrific consequences - Miles becomes too involved with another, a young Irishwoman. His marriage seems ready to crumble to dust. So does his home. But Miles is given one last chance for redemption - a trip to Belfast, which quickly becomes a flight of terror, murder and shocking discoveries. But can the voyeur survive in a world of violent action?
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Edition: New
Publisher: Orion
Published: 08 Jan 2004
ISBN 10: 075286033X
ISBN 13: 9780752860336
Book Overview: This highly sought-after title can finally be republished after years of pleas from Ian's fans. Rankin's novels are now GUARANTEED number one bestsellers in both hardcover and paperback. Even his recent book of short stories BEGGARS BANQUET reached number 2 in the Sunday Times. Whilst very different from his later novels, WATCHMAN demonstrates clearly the range of Ian's writing talents. Originally published in 1988 by Bodley Head. But written just after KNOTS & CROSSES...