The Watchman

For Elvis and Joe, two of the most beloved characters in crime fiction, the action is getting a little close to home. The dangerous and enigmatic Joe Pike has always defied close examination but in this breathtaking new thriller that's all about to change. Joe Pike owes a bad man a big favour. The favour is to protect the life of Larkin Conner Barkley, a spoiled rich girl who happens to be a federal witness in a case against the mob. When Pike and the girl come under intense fire, he hatches a plan: disappear into the anonymous underbelly of Los Angeles, turn the table and hunt down the hunters. Enlisting the help of Elvis Cole, Pike uncovers a web of lies and betrayals - even the cops aren't who they seem. As the body count rises, it becomes clear that Pike's biggest threat may be the girl herself - a vapid soul determined to destroy herself, unless Joe can fill the void in her bruised heart.