| They're Watching |  | Author: Gregg Hurwitz
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 4,550
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Pages: 368
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
Publication Date: June 29, 2010
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-Riveting, emotionally rich, original, and beautifully written, this book kept me up too late reading, had me sneaking in pages the next day. They-re Watching reminded me what it-s like to be in the thrall of a great story: helpless until the end, loving every minute of it.--Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Die for You Patrick Davis is a man with troubles. First his Hollywood dreams crumble and then his storybook marriage hits a snag. Now, DVDs start being delivered to his house-DVDs which show that someone is watching him and his wife, that the two of them are being stalked and recorded by cameras hidden in their house. Then the e-mails start, and someone offers to fix everything, to take the mess his life has become and make it all right. Patrick figures it-s the offer of a lifetime. But Patrick couldn-t be more wrong. With every step he falls deeper into a web of intrigue that threatens everything he values in this world. Before he knows it, he-s in and in deep-and his only escape is to outwit and outplay his unseen opponents at their own game.
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 Excellent July 6, 2010
www.bookshipper.blogspot.com/ (Montreal, Quebec)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have stopped reading thrillers, with a few exceptions and author Gregg Hurwitz falls squarely in those "exceptions".
It seems as though each and every novel he has ever written has been not only suspensful, but so engaging that I could never figure out the "ending" before he chose to tell it to me.
In They're Watching, we, once again, find Hurtwitz is supreme shape - although I have to admit that I had my doubts in the very first chapters as I thought they were, to be honest, boring and drawn out.
However, having said that, I am incredibly happy that I persisted because the rest of the book is an absolute powerhouse of twists and turns that had me baffled and more than a little curious.
Patrick Davis, the main character is actually an interesting "main" because he is not all that likeable, which is also something that I like about Hurwitz - he is not afraid to write characters with flaws. When we first meet Davis, it is obvious that he quite miserable and that his marriage is in deep trouble. However, he hasn't seen nothing yet!!!
Hurwitz truly delivers in this one - like I said, everytime I turned the page, I had no idea what to expect next - and, in the end, the author somehow managed to make me say "how did he do that?" once again.
Loved, loved this book.
Hurwitz Delivers July 11, 2010
Thriller Fan (Dublin, Ireland)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
A lot of thrillers these days promise nail-biting suspense and unrelenting tension but this one by Gregg Hurwitz actually delivers on all counts.
When screenwriter Patrick Davis receives a DVD of him and his wife going about their daily business he thinks it's an elaborate prank however things quickly take a much darker turn. From there the tension is cranked up as Patrick quickly finds his life unravelling.
Where this book really separates itself from the pack is in how brilliantly drawn the characters are, especially those who, in a lesser book, would be chewing the scenery in the background. The single mom detective, Sally Richards, stands out, as a particularly impressive creation who would merit her own series.
Above all, They're Watching, is exceptionally well written. If you like Harlan Coben, Robert Crais or any of the other top American thriller writers then do yourself a favor and pick this up. Then go back and read all of Hurwitz's previous Hitchcockian stand-alone thrillers starting with The Crime Writer.
Top-notch thriller from a fantastic author July 28, 2010
Jeremy Taylor (Chicago, IL)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Patrick Davis had it all--a beautiful wife, a Hollywood home, and a screenplay that was picked up by a major studio and made into a movie with an up-and-coming star. But just when he's seemingly poised on the brink of serious success, he's suddenly on the verge of losing everything. With his marriage on the rocks, his career in jeopardy, and a six-figure lawsuit pending against him, his formerly storybook existence has turned into a horror movie. When he starts getting DVDs showing footage of him going about his daily life, he's at first confused, then alarmed, then angry. Patrick's entire life is being meticulously scrutinized. But why?
Then the phone calls begin. And the e-mails. And then the demands. Whoever is watching Patrick knows everything about him--what he does, where he goes, whom he talks to. He can't go to the police, and he has no choice but to do what is asked. But when the true intentions of his stalkers finally come to light, Patrick will have to decide whether to give up or fight back. In the process, he will learn what his true priorities are and how to value what really matters most.
They're Watching is a tightly constructed thriller. Author Gregg Hurwitz spins out the suspense in the first-person narrative little by little until the tension is so high there's nothing to be done but stay up all night and finish the book. The plot manages to avoid being formulaic while still giving readers the twists and turns they expect. The author is to be commended for telling a great story full of intrigue, betrayal, and high stakes without resorting to the graphic sensuality and violence adopted by many of his peers. Utterly entertaining, They're Watching is an ideal escape for mystery/thriller aficionados. With sympathetic characters, great pacing, and superb writing, this book should easily secure Hurwitz's place among today's premier writers in this genre.
Best Book I've Read This Year July 11, 2010
extreme reader (San Diego)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'm a huge fan of Gregg Hurwitz, and while I've thoroughly enjoyed all of his books, Hurwitz knocks it out of the park with They're Watching. If you're looking for read a fast-paced, edge of your seat reading experience in the tradition of Alfred Hitchcock, you will love, absolutely love, They're Watching. Publisher's Weekly and Booklist gave it a starred review, and this week's People magazine just gave it a glowing review. Believe the hype. I read this book in two sittings. Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. You won't be disappointed.
Face paced thriller July 12, 2010
Jen S
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Another fabulous thriller from mystery writer Gregg Hurwitz. The best thing about Hurwitz's newest set of books is that they take ordinary people and put them into extraordinary circumstances. The main character, Patrick, is working through numerous issues (both professional and personal ) when mysterious DVDs start appearing on his doorstep. A fast paced thriller then unfolds, layering complex events with some good psychological drama. The characters are well written and interesting and the plot moves along well. Clearly Hurwitz's work could be easily adapted for the big screen, as his writing is quite visual. A great page turner...perfect summer read.
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