Watchers

Watchers brings horror and science fiction into a suspense novel. That is enough to make me curious: I like the idea of unease sitting beside the possibilities of science fiction. It is a simple way into the book without giving away a story that ought to unfold on its own terms.

I would pick it for a quiet night when I want suspense to have my full attention. The fear I can point to is anticipation, the feeling of waiting to find out what comes next. That makes it a choice for someone who enjoys a little tension in their reading. I cannot tell you what form the scares take, so I would leave room to be surprised.

There is a reason to be curious about its place on the shelf, too. Alongside Strangers, Lightning and Midnight, Watchers is credited with helping establish Dean Koontz as a bestselling author. If you are exploring the books associated with that rise, this is one to consider. I would save it for an evening when the room is quiet, the kettle is on, and a suspenseful book sounds like good company.