53 pages 1 hour read

Stephen King

End of Watch

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Stephen King's End of Watch, retired detective Bill Hodges and his partner Holly Gibney investigate a series of apparent suicides linked to Brady Hartsfield, the elusive mass murderer from the City Center attack. Despite being comatose in a clinic, Brady has gained telekinetic powers and is using modified game consoles to manipulate victims' minds, compelling them to die by suicide. Sensitive topics such as death by suicide and mass murder appear in the book.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Stephen King's End of Watch delivers a gripping conclusion to the Bill Hodges trilogy with intense suspense and well-developed characters. While the supernatural elements receive mixed reactions, most commend King's storytelling and the satisfying resolution. However, some feel the pacing lags in parts, detracting from overall engagement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read End of Watch?

Readers who enjoy suspenseful thrillers with elements of the supernatural, such as those found in Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, will be captivated by End of Watch by Stephen King. This novel combines a gripping crime narrative with psychological depth and eerie supernatural twists.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

HL810L

Book Details

Genre

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Action / Adventure

Themes

Identity: Mental Health

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice

Topics

Religion / Spirituality