Watchman

Watchman

by IanRankin (Author)

Synopsis

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?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published: 2004

ISBN 10: 0752860348
ISBN 13: 9780752860343
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...

Author Bio
Ian Rankin was born in the Kingdom of Fife in 1960. In 1997 he was awarded the Macallan Gold Dagger for Fiction for Black and Blue. His subsequent Rebus novels have all been international bestsellers. He lives with his wife and two sons in Edinburgh. In June 2002, Ian was awarded the OBE for services to literature.