Though he has little to say, he's savvy and street-smart, and will absolutely get to the bottom of this thing. Empathetic toward the girl for reasons of his own, he can't let anything happen to her. Moving from one safe house to another, barely escaping their pursuers, Pike realizes there's a mole relaying their every move. But who is it?

The words "edge-of-your-seat" scarcely describe The Watchman, where the action is measured in seconds, not hours or even minutes. In fact, Pike's character speaks in choppy short sentences that are, at times, a bit confusing, but only add to the suspense. And though the language is pretty coarse, this is one unforgettable read.