"A chilling thriller"
The rocket is fired from the nearby East River striking
the UN Building in the China sector, killing a few workers
by its impact though the explosion did not occurr.
However, the bomb detonation experts realize that the
warhead contains biological poisons and is leaking so that
any person who has already come in contact will be dead
shortly. Though the lettering on the warhead is Russian,
the Kremlin denies that this warhead was part of its
inventory. Still the two countries cooperate as FBI Moscow expert
William Crowley and the Russian Organized Crime Bureau
Chief Dimitri Danilov begin a joint investigation. Other
attacks follow with credit for the assaults claimed by a
previously unknown group, THE WATCHMEN. William and
Dimitri wonder how to stop the watchmen who apparently
consist of American finance and computer gurus with Russian
criminals? THE WATCHMEN is an exciting espionage thriller that
never slows down on the cat and mouse chase that spans two
continents. The lead duo is engaging but morose, a pair
who have seen too much in their respective lives; their
gloomy personalities actually add dark tension to the
dynamic story line. Brian Freemantle never quite slows down
to provide the demands of THE WATCHMEN so that the audience
is left with an exhilarating thrill ride that will please
the action adventure reader, but also leave fans with
a "huh" that asks why they committed the deeds? Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted March 3, 2002
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