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Allen Carmichael came back from Vietnam a lifetime ago--but only now was he ready to return home. For years, he's lived on the fringes of the law, using a soldier's skills to keep watch over those too young to defend themselves. Some consider him nothing but a kidnapper for hire--the best in the business; others call him a hero. His specialty has been rescuing children from abusive parents and escorting them to loving homes. But after twenty-five years, he is ready to take on his final case--a case that could destroy him. The boy's name is Jamie: He believes his father is going to kill him. Allen is convinced that the twelve-year-old is right and devises a strategy to save him. His last job done, Allen heads back to Folly Island, where he plans to settle into a quiet life. But not long after his return, a small plane piloted by the boy's father's crashes, leaving behind debris--but no body. Now it is up to Allen to resolve whether Jamie's father is dead or alive--and to make sure Jamie himself stays out of harm's way. But a series of ominous events leads Allen to question whether Jamie's father is really the enemy after all. Or if the real threat is far more unspeakable...and the killer unimaginable. Riveting, harrowing, and unforgettable, Keeping Watch takes psychological suspense to its most dizzying heights and proves again why Laurie R. King has been called by both readers and critics an undisputed master of suspense.
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"Besides being a great mystery, this is the most gut-wrenching depiction I have read of being a soldier in Vietnam, and then coming home with PTSD. It is almost like reading two different books that were brought together seamlessly. "
— Randy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“This novel of harrowing suspense and wrenching resolution should earn King plenty of accolades.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“King works layers within layers like carved ivory spheres and makes a tale that holds one taut on every page.”
— Booklist -
“An intensely suspenseful look at different forms of emotional strain and physical abuse…She evokes the remote islands of the Pacific Northwest as smoothly as the humid, war-torn jungles of Vietnam. Powerful and exceptionally well written.”
— Library Journal -
“A gripping, intricately plotted psychological thriller, full of subtle twists…Multidimensional characters at every level and complex plotting earn the true application of that overused tag psychological thriller.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review) -
“Eerie and engaging, this novel vividly captures the complex psychological motivations of damaged people.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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A 2004 Barry Award Finalist for Best Novel
Keeping Watch Listener Reviews
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" So very different from her other books. Fairly good suspense, but the section on Vietnam was too much. It was well written and enthralling, but it was so different than the rest of the book, it felt like I was reading a different story. "
— Melissa, 1/8/2011 -
" This was a hard book to start and I almost gave up on it. I am glad I did not. I actually enjoyed it. The Vietnam War part was hard to get through. I will have to read Folly now. "
— Christine, 1/2/2011 -
" Read this straight thru. It is truly a difficult book to put down. Laurie is a master at her craft. "
— Bcoghill, 12/28/2010 -
" Another good thriller, I was nervous the whole time I read it. In a good way. "
— Merry, 12/11/2010 -
" Worst book ever, could not even finish it! "
— Sam, 10/10/2010 -
" I really liked this book. It was captivating from the beginning. Another great one from Laurie. "
— Katie, 9/28/2010 -
" A very powerful book. I found some of the Vietnam scenes hard to read, but thought at the same time that everyone should read this to see the real horrors of war. As always Laurie R. King has you on the edge of your seat! "
— Jo, 3/9/2010 -
" listening. I bailed on this after 3 hours. I love her mysteries. This looked interesting but the setup was way too convoluted and long. "
— Joanne, 2/23/2010 -
" Read this a long time ago and am re-reading it. I've always remembered her main character. She wrote very well from a man's perspective and a soldier's. Inspiring for what I'm working on. "
— Baxter, 11/14/2009 -
" I do love Laurie R. King so I hate that I couldn't get into this one, but I'm at a phase where I just can't read about abuse of children, so I had to put it down. Sorry, Laurie! I love you otherwise. "
— Rachel, 10/2/2009 -
" A book about redemption in many forms. I sincerely hope that the channels and helps it discusses for women and children are really functioning. "
— Juliepa, 7/6/2009
About Laurie R. King
Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes stories. She has been nominated for a multitude of prizes, and her fiction has won the Edgar, Creasy, Nero, and Macavity awards. She has been guest of honor at several crime conventions, and she was inducted into the Baker Street Irregulars in 2010.
About Richard Ferrone
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.