The Watchman’s Children
Obsession is a madman’s coat of many colors….
A small town, a man driven, and one family caught in the crossfire.
THE WATCHMAN’S CHILDREN is a taut, unflinching novel of corruption, resistance and the price of justice in a Texas town on the brink.
“In the early days, I suppose my father’s madness was just a young punk, jabbing at shadows, pumping iron, waiting on a ticket to the fight of his life”
In a dusty Texas town, local editor William Benjamin believes the truth is worth any cost.
When a family is murdered in their home, his investigation becomes an obsession—one that consumes his days, his nights, and ultimately, his family.
As the newsroom lights burn late into the darkness, William’s children watch their father slip further away, drawn ever deeper into a growing obsession with his truths. What begins as a search for justice turns into a quiet unraveling, as violence, guilt and moral compromise seep into every corner of their lives.
THE WATCHMAN’S CHILDREN is a haunting literary novel about obsession and consequence; about the truths we pursue and the price of the seeking. In the tradition of The Hotel New Hampshire and The Mosquito Coast, it is a powerful exploration of family, innocence and the cost of moving too far into the darkness.
Awards
5th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published eBook Awards 2018
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Honorable Mention
Judge’s Commentary:
“captivating….”
“…flipping through the first few pages of this novel would make me want to buy it….”
“The author drove the plot forward in a clear and focused way that made the story easy to read.”
“The character arc was satisfying because the author knows how to develop his characters….”
Mainstream/Literary Fiction
Judge’s Commentary:
“….the most perfect novel I’ve ever judged….”
“….characters are compelling speakers but very natural, very real….”
“….more and more tantalizing….”
“….a fascinating and cynical family dynamic….”
“….stunning….”
“….masterful….”
Praise for The Watchman’s Children
5.0 out of 5 stars
A haunting, unforgettable story.
Amazon Review, October 24, 2017
“Powerful, haunting. The characters are authentic and believable, the plot tight, the language well-constructed. This is a story that captures the reader’s complete attention and interest from the first page, carrying them to them all the way to the end. Unforgettable.”
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story
Amazon Review, September 30, 2018
“I started reading and could not put it down. It kept me riveted from the very beginning.”
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Watchman’s Children A Must Read!
Susan Walsh – Competition judge
Amazon Review, August 13, 2018
“I loved this book from beginning to end! This book is my vote in this category.”
