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# End of Watch: A crime thriller from the No. 1 bestseller (The Bill Hodges Trilogy)

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desertcart.com: End of Watch: A crime thriller from the No. 1 bestseller (The Bill Hodges Trilogy): 9781473642379: King, Stephen: Books

Review: Great Conclusion for the Trilogy - I don't usually pre-order books, especially hardcovers, but I had to find out what happened to Hodges, Holly, Jerome, Brady, and the rest. I've had some pretty disappointing finales to my favorite series this year but thankfully this one was great. Plot: The plot sounds ridiculous but somehow Stephen King just makes it work. It kept me hooked, intrigued, and at parts, somewhat creeped out. I love the supernatural element in this final book and how suicide, something the bad guy seemed obsessed with in the first book, played its part in this final installment. While it did take about a week to read this, I would have finished it a lot faster if I hadn't had other things to do. At parts it was very difficult to put down. It also was unpredictable, which is one of Stephen King's specialties. No character is safe. Overall, the plot was intriguing and difficult to stop reading. Setting: Same setting as in the previous books. I liked that a good part of it was set in the hospital, though. Characters: While I enjoyed Hodges in the previous books, he shows a vulnerability in this one, and his determination to shield others from it melted my heart. While I did enjoy Peter Subers from the last book a lot, it was nice to be back with Bill for a while. He is an easy character to root for because despite his faults, deep down he is genuinely good and wants evil to be put in it's place. I adore Holly, especially in this book. Her character seemed to thrive much more and she is also vulnerable in other ways. She's also seen as "weird" because she has anxiety, especially when it comes to other people, and I feel like King did a great job showing how it affects her life and relationship with others. I especially like how the people closest to her like Hodges and Jerome, are respectful of that. There isn't much Jerome in this one, but he is far from important. He plays a big role in this one, as well as his younger sister, Barbara. I never thought too much of his sister before this book, but the short scene from her POV definitely made me like her and want to root for her. Brady is back and while he is a monster, he is so psychotic that I can't help but enjoy his character and quirks. I'd say he is one of King's creepiest. And while I didn't really care much for Freddi before, I did feel bad for her in this one. It was nice seeing her character explored further. Relationships: Like the last book, there isn't really any romance, which I find a good thing because it wouldn't have fit in this book. There is a kiss though and while it's unexpected, it's not exactly romantic, either--just incredibly sweet. Hodges and Holly are definitely my favorite relationship, though. They make a good team, friends, and also have that "old married couple" vibe going on. I love how they both know one another so well and will adjust themselves to make the other more comfortable--especially when it comes to Holly's anxiety. Brady and Hodges also make an interesting villain vs hero. I also felt that Brady had some interesting interactions with his victims, especially the main two (Z-Boy & Dr. Z). Writing/Voice: I'm a SK fan so I enjoy his writing. I loved the combination of horror and supernatural in this one. The last book was more of a crime/thriller sprinkled with horror but this one was more like the first, which is exactly what the last book needed. Ending: While I would have liked to see the climax with Brady last a little longer, the ending for that was satisfying (and also great irony). The actual ending was sad but realistic, and I love that there is closure. Overall, it was a satisfying ending for the series. I still consider the first to be my favorite but this one would definitely be second. I can't wait to see what SK will write next!
Review: different from what I would normally read but good book - Good series, somewhat different from what I normally read but would recommend this book/ series to others. This is a good read.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,421,983 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #142 in Supernatural Thrillers (Books) #211 in Horror Literature & Fiction #18,969 in Science Fiction Crime & Mystery |
| Book 3 of 3  | The Bill Hodges Trilogy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (41,256) |
| Dimensions  | 5.04 x 1.34 x 7.64 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 147364237X |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1473642379 |
| Item Weight  | 9.5 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 384 pages |
| Publication date  | May 4, 2017 |
| Publisher  | Hodder Paperback |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Conclusion for the Trilogy
*by J***N on September 6, 2016*

I don't usually pre-order books, especially hardcovers, but I had to find out what happened to Hodges, Holly, Jerome, Brady, and the rest. I've had some pretty disappointing finales to my favorite series this year but thankfully this one was great. Plot: The plot sounds ridiculous but somehow Stephen King just makes it work. It kept me hooked, intrigued, and at parts, somewhat creeped out. I love the supernatural element in this final book and how suicide, something the bad guy seemed obsessed with in the first book, played its part in this final installment. While it did take about a week to read this, I would have finished it a lot faster if I hadn't had other things to do. At parts it was very difficult to put down. It also was unpredictable, which is one of Stephen King's specialties. No character is safe. Overall, the plot was intriguing and difficult to stop reading. Setting: Same setting as in the previous books. I liked that a good part of it was set in the hospital, though. Characters: While I enjoyed Hodges in the previous books, he shows a vulnerability in this one, and his determination to shield others from it melted my heart. While I did enjoy Peter Subers from the last book a lot, it was nice to be back with Bill for a while. He is an easy character to root for because despite his faults, deep down he is genuinely good and wants evil to be put in it's place. I adore Holly, especially in this book. Her character seemed to thrive much more and she is also vulnerable in other ways. She's also seen as "weird" because she has anxiety, especially when it comes to other people, and I feel like King did a great job showing how it affects her life and relationship with others. I especially like how the people closest to her like Hodges and Jerome, are respectful of that. There isn't much Jerome in this one, but he is far from important. He plays a big role in this one, as well as his younger sister, Barbara. I never thought too much of his sister before this book, but the short scene from her POV definitely made me like her and want to root for her. Brady is back and while he is a monster, he is so psychotic that I can't help but enjoy his character and quirks. I'd say he is one of King's creepiest. And while I didn't really care much for Freddi before, I did feel bad for her in this one. It was nice seeing her character explored further. Relationships: Like the last book, there isn't really any romance, which I find a good thing because it wouldn't have fit in this book. There is a kiss though and while it's unexpected, it's not exactly romantic, either--just incredibly sweet. Hodges and Holly are definitely my favorite relationship, though. They make a good team, friends, and also have that "old married couple" vibe going on. I love how they both know one another so well and will adjust themselves to make the other more comfortable--especially when it comes to Holly's anxiety. Brady and Hodges also make an interesting villain vs hero. I also felt that Brady had some interesting interactions with his victims, especially the main two (Z-Boy & Dr. Z). Writing/Voice: I'm a SK fan so I enjoy his writing. I loved the combination of horror and supernatural in this one. The last book was more of a crime/thriller sprinkled with horror but this one was more like the first, which is exactly what the last book needed. Ending: While I would have liked to see the climax with Brady last a little longer, the ending for that was satisfying (and also great irony). The actual ending was sad but realistic, and I love that there is closure. Overall, it was a satisfying ending for the series. I still consider the first to be my favorite but this one would definitely be second. I can't wait to see what SK will write next!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ different from what I would normally read but good book
*by S***E on December 13, 2025*

Good series, somewhat different from what I normally read but would recommend this book/ series to others. This is a good read.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved it though some of his characters are becoming "Gary Stus"
*by J***E on May 10, 2017*

First of all just wanted to say I loved the book, as I've loved the entire trilogy and almost everything Mr. King has put out. I think I've read it all except Danse Macabre (someday). Lifelong Constant Reader of his since I was about 12 in the 80s (Losers Club 4 Life!). Very suspenseful and well written trilogy and I loved the suicide/mind control plot device as well as Brady the villain. Also loved the quirky, awkward, introverted, troubled Holly character. Probably related to her the most, even though I'm a 40 year old white male, but I'm just weird like that - sue me :P And Bill, our protagonist, is likeable enough. However, maybe its just me, but does anyone find the Jerome character unrealistic? He seems like a male version of the "Mary Sue" trope (whatever the name for that is for guys - Gary Stu?). A little too perfect. I don't think one flaw in him was revealed in the whole trilogy. I don't know about you, but that can be very off-putting for me and make it hard for me to root for a character, since I always prefer flawed characters (like Holly) as that makes them more human and relateable to me. And I don't want to accuse Mr. King of "white guilt" as some of my fellow liberals are guilty of, overcompensating by making Jerome (an African American) a perfect character, since I don't think that's the case. Some of his white male protagonists in recent books have been the same way. A little too perfect and "alpha" for my liking. Where everything seems to go their way and they do everything effortlessly. Just seems unrealistic to me, but maybe that's just me, since I haven't seen anyone else point it out, so who knows? ::shrug:: I'd just hate to see him go the way of Dean Koontz, who I used to like almost as much as Steve (grew up with his books as well), but I had to give him up around 2011 because his characters and stories became too unrealistic for me - and I LIKE quirky stuff (love the 1st Odd Thomas book) :) So that's saying something. So hopefully Steve curbs it with the "male Mary Sues/Gary Stus" in future books. If characters are too perfect, why would I root for them? They don't need my help lol Regardless, I remain a lifelong Constant Reader. If you agree with my review at all, you can mostly find me these days at twitter dot com/ShyLivesMatter Peace :)

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