Watchman (novel)

For other uses, see Watchman (disambiguation).
Watchman

First edition
Author Ian Rankin
Country Scotland
Language English
Genre Thriller
Publisher Bodley Head
Publication date
1988
Media type Print (Hardcover)
Pages 224 pp
ISBN 0-370-31208-2
OCLC 17439591

Watchman is a 1988 novel written by Ian Rankin, and is one of the author's earliest works. Originally published in 1988, it was reissued with a new introduction by Rankin in 2004.

Plot summary

The book tells the story of Miles Flint, a surveillance officer who works for MI5.

After two high profile operations involving Flint are compromised with deadly consequences, he is sent to Belfast to witness what he believes is going to be the arrest of some Provisional Irish Republican Army men. However, after accompanying the security forces on their mission, he discovers that what has actually been planned is the assassination of the Irishmen - and with Flint having come along for the ride, he suddenly realises that his own life is at risk.

As the killings are about to be carried out, Flint stages a daring escape with the aid of one of the Irishmen, Will Collins. Then, on the run, and playing a deadly game of cat and mouse with his own side, Flint and Collins begin to piece together a lethal conspiracy which they ultimately discover goes right to the very core of the British Government.

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