A review by papidoc
The Watchman by Robert Crais

3.0

Vintage Robert Crais...in the style of Robert B. Parker, but not as ponderous, a little more light-hearted. In this first novel with Joe Pike as the main protagonist, Pike takes center stage again. Called in to protect a spoiled rich girl, his example of stoic self-discipline inspires her to a better way of living. Along the way, he fights bad guys, solves a corporate conspiracy, reunites father and daughter, alienates federal officers, and (with Elvis Cole's help) generally navigates mucho mayhem to bring things to a satisfactory conclusion.

While I like seeing things from Pike's ultra self-contained perspective, I must admit that I enjoy the Elvis Cole perspective better...he seems more approachable, a more reasonably balanced approach to life.