Dead Watch

By: John Sandford

Narrated by: Richard Ferrone

Through 21 novels featuring Lucas Davenport, Kidd, or the razor-edge world of the Night Crew, John Sandford has been writing brilliantly suspenseful, consistently surprising thrillers filled with rich characters and exceptional drama.

But Dead Watch sets a whole new level.

Early morning, Virginia, and a woman is on the run. Her husband, a former U.S. Senator, has been missing for days. Kidnapped? Murdered? She doesn't know, but she thinks she knows who's involved, and why. And that she's next.

Hours later in Washington, D.C., a cell phone rings. The White House chief of staff needs Jacob Winter now. His chief investigator and an Army Intelligence veteran, Winter knows how to move quickly and decisively, but he's never faced a problem like this. The disappearances are bad, but when the blackened body shows up barbed-wired to a tree, Winter knows there is much worse to come. And soon enough, there is. Large forces are at work, determined to do whatever it takes to achieve their ends. Winter will have to use all his resources not only to prevail but also to survive. And so will the nation.

©2006 John Sandford (P)2006 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc., and Recorded Books, LLC. All rights reserved. Penguin Audio is a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

Critic reviews

"Sandford...displays an insider's knowledge of political infighting and couples it with his skill at creating memorable characters working through the maze of a diabolical plot." (Booklist)

Political Thriller

This isn't your usual John Sandford "Prey" mystery. You might think it was written by a different man -- and it's great! Unlike many political thrillers, this one is easy to follow -- there are conspiracies and surprises -- but you never feel as though you got lost in a maze. I recommend this book to anyone who likes a good whodunit.

another Riveting Sanford book

Every book of John Sanfords Ive listened to have been execellent, great Narration, Story and enough twists and turns to keep you entertained.

This book is no different. I think the book took a little longer than his others to get interesting but since this is a new character he needed to spend more time developing the characters.

easy read

went by quickly. exciting enough. not too long. after listening I found that I had read it before but I still enjoyed it the second time.

An Outstanding Book

This is an outstanding book and the reader makes it more so.
The story is excellent and the plot intriguing.

J Patterson books

I have enjoyed most of the Patterson books I have read. Some stories better than others. I have recently tried two books on audible … didn’t care for either. Is it because I’m listening? Could they be better for reading than listening? Saving credits for other authors. Will continue to read Patterson.

good, good, good

The storyline kept me entertained to the end. A little different from his other leading characters. With the same way of keeping you engaged to the end.

an early version of Lucas Davenport?:)

The politics were believable, and the story line kept me involved and awake. All in all a good read!

Not yet Lucas Davenport

I'm spoiled by the early Lucas Davenport stories. And they certainly began to deteriorate in later years, so it's probably good that he's starting a new character.

Maybe it was the harsh Minnesota winters, but Davenport seemed a much more dramatic and compelling character to me. This is a very good story, but lacks the darkness of the Davenport character which made him both good at his job and a fascinating mind to listen to.

Hope this gets better...........Sandford's early "Prey" series are some of the best thrillers ever.

Dirty politics

Another enjoyable audiobook by the author. Outstanding performance by Richard Ferrone.

The author either has a terrific Imagination or politics is that wretched. I’m inclined to believe both.
Highly recommend.

classic suspense from Sandford

For all you John Sandford Fans out there here's another great novel.. Interesting that this never became a series like Lucas Davenport or that f**king Flowers. But that being said this is a great stand alone story.