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Keeping Watch

par Laurie R. King

Séries: Folly Island (2)

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Fiction. Suspense. "One of the most original talents to emerge in the '90s.". "King always writes well, and her stories sweep along with an inexorable force that comes from a power greater than mere skillful plotting.". "King is an original and skilled writing talent.". "King has deservedly received the Edgar and Creasey Awards for her thoughtful, intelligent, innovative, imaginative mysteries.". HTML:

Acclaimed as one of the most original talents to emerge in the last decade, award-winning author Laurie R. King returns to Folly Island to deliver her most stunning achievement yet--a breathtaking novel of suspense that explores the very essence of good and evil.

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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I really enjoyed this one - lots of suspense, damaged characters and interesting twists. ( )
  NanetteLS | Feb 11, 2022 |
Taut thriller, good mystery, great characters. Allen comes back from Vietnam a damaged soul. He finds his redemption in rescuing threatened children. His last mission is Jamie who might turn out to be the threat....... ( )
  bgknighton | Jul 2, 2020 |
A suspense novel at it's best. Laurie R King really succeeds with this novel. The main characters are memorable and the plot holds your attention until the very end. The psychological abuse aspects might offend some, but essential to the story and character development. Excellent incorporation of a previous novel, adds to the reading enjoyment, but not necessary if you haven't read the other novel. Well worth the read. ( )
  MM_Jones | Jul 13, 2017 |
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Synopsis: Because of his experiences in the military in Vietnam, Allen made a career of finding missing children. His partner gets him to take on one last case when he is ready to retire. This case makes him question whether the child is really being abused, or of he is a killer, himself.
Review: Very well written, you really don't know until the last chapter who is the real 'bad guy'. ( )
  DrLed | Feb 11, 2017 |
Tough subject, tough book and it really got me down. ( )
  Condorena | Apr 2, 2013 |
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Fiction. Suspense. "One of the most original talents to emerge in the '90s.". "King always writes well, and her stories sweep along with an inexorable force that comes from a power greater than mere skillful plotting.". "King is an original and skilled writing talent.". "King has deservedly received the Edgar and Creasey Awards for her thoughtful, intelligent, innovative, imaginative mysteries.". HTML:

Acclaimed as one of the most original talents to emerge in the last decade, award-winning author Laurie R. King returns to Folly Island to deliver her most stunning achievement yet--a breathtaking novel of suspense that explores the very essence of good and evil.

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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