The Watchman, written by Robert Crais, is a thrilling crime novel featuring Joe Pike, a former military policeman turned private investigator. In this suspenseful story, Pike is hired to protect a wealthy heiress who believes she is being watched. As Pike delves into the case, he uncovers a web of surveillance, corruption, and danger. The Watchman explores themes of personal security, trust, and the lengths one will go to protect themselves in a surveillance state.