Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    From $11.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Watchers
    Watchers
    Watchers
    Audiobook16 hours

    Watchers

    Written by Dean Koontz

    Narrated by Dean Koontz and Edoardo Ballerini

    4.5/5

    ()

    Switch to ebook

    • Genetic Engineering

    • Dog

    • Fear

    • Dogs

    • Investigation

    • Love Conquers All

    • Man Vs. Nature

    • Government Conspiracy

    • Genius Animal

    • Reluctant Hero

    • Murder Mystery

    • Fear of the Unknown

    • Haunted House

    • Mad Scientist

    • Escape From Captivity

    • Fear & Intimidation

    • Friendship

    • Paranoia

    • Adventure

    • Escape

    About this audiobook

    Winner of the 2019 Audie Award for Best Male Narrator with an afterword read by the author

    A “superior thriller” (Oakland Press) about a man, a dog, and a terrifying threat that could only have come from the imagination of #1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz—nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.

    On his thirty-sixth birthday, Travis Cornell hikes into the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. But his path is soon blocked by a bedraggled Golden Retriever who will let him go no further into the dark woods.

    That morning, Travis had been desperate to find some happiness in his lonely, seemingly cursed life. What he finds is a dog of alarming intelligence that soon leads him into a relentless storm of mankind’s darkest creation...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateMay 22, 2018
    ISBN9781978637160
    Author

    Dean Koontz

    Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda, and their dog Elsa, in southern California. Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, and his work is published in 38 languages. He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda, and their dog Elsa, in southern California.

    More audiobooks from Dean Koontz

    Related to Watchers

    Related audiobooks

    Horror Fiction For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related categories

    Reviews for Watchers

    4.5/5

    781 ratings124 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be one of their favorite Dean Koontz books. They love the suspense, the engaging and suspenseful story, and the well-developed characters. The book is described as compelling, inspiring, and a wonderful story. Some readers have read it multiple times and still enjoy it. Overall, this book is highly recommended and considered one of the best books they have ever read.

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

    • 5/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      This is the first Dean Koontz I read, and I loved it. It could happen, too...

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      Such a touching story. Read this in the fall of 2006, and it made me yearn for a dog. (Even one of normal intelligence.)

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      This was the first book that I read repeatedly as a teen. At it's core, this is a story about love and the search for belonging. The fact that these values are taught through an epic battle between a super intelligent dog and a genetically engineered killing monster is just good horror fun.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      A man must help an intelligent dog fend off the attacks of the product of a brutal genetic engineering experiment.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 1/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      I'm reading this one because of the dog. The horror sections are nasty, and the other story expositions are eye-rollingly bad. There isn't anyone in the book who thinks well, not even the hero. Nope, not even the guvmint agent. But then, I guess, if they did, that would blow the entire plot. I am not sympathetic to the conundrum. Nor to any of the human characters. The dog gets the star.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      While reading this book I was glad that it opened up quite quickly with the events that transpire. However, there came a slow stage shortly after. During which time I really didn't want to trudge through so I decided to read another book instead. Finally, I got back to reading and once past the slow section the book picked up the pace nicely and was completed in a short amount of time. The character development was good. One character really began to grate on my nerves. That was Vince Nasco the hitman, he was so psychotically retarded and I began to really detest his internal dialogue. Lastly as I continue to work my way through this novel, I began to realize in comparison to Einstein (the dog) just how dumb my own golden retriever was most of the time. I mean he had his moments, but for the most part pretty silly.Overall, I could relate with a lot of the places in the book because I have visited so many of the locations. Although, this wasn't my favorite Koontz novel but it was an enjoyable read none-the-less. I'm very interested to get started on the Odd series at this point.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      I know, I know - Dean Koontz. But this one was from before he jumped the shark (although he might have jumped back with the more recent Chris Snow and Frankenstein books). ANYWAY - I loved this book, especially the dog, and it was impossible to put down. GREAT airplane/beach/sitting in a boring seminar reading.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      This is my all time favorite Koontz book. Stayed up all night reading it. 1st book I cried over, at the end when...(wont give it away). Koontz's formula works. Its his characters we care about, even an animal. The humanity he brings to a dog is a rare gift, without making it seem silly. He shines light into the darkest of characters, gives us hope they can be redeemed. That is what makes this book work. As so many of his others.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      I literally could not put this book down. I sent my date away for a half hour so I could finish it. Once again, Koontz finds a way to help the reader commiserate with the evil entity of the book. I particularly liked this one because it revolved around a dog -- and what a dog! Well-crafted page-turner with great major and minor characters. It made me want to read more by him!

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      Like many of Koontz's books it's about a man, a woman, and a golden retriever who outsmart the bad guys and then live happily ever after. Formulaic but still fun nonetheless.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 5/5

      Feb 5, 2025

      I really enjoyed it I found some parts slightly predictable but it was wonderful tale and just the journey was lovely
    • 5/5

      Oct 31, 2024

      You could feel the feelings of the characters. We must all appreciate advanced technology ,the good and the bad. Most of all never take life for granted.
    • 5/5

      Oct 13, 2024

      Loved every minute. Einstein was the best part and the twist ending is the best since before I did cry.
    • 5/5

      Oct 7, 2024

      Features a golden retriever which is the best dog ever. Heartwarming❤️❤️❤️
    • 4/5

      Sep 27, 2024

      Read first many years ago, 2nd time loved it more
    • 5/5

      Sep 1, 2024

      I loved it. I don't usually rate books over four stars, but this book was my first Dean Koontz read and I enjoyed all aspects of this book. I highly recommend it if you're into fiction thrillers and want a page-turner of a story. Five stars, two thumbs up,.......
    • 2/5

      Aug 28, 2024

      Not the best koontz I’ve read (listened to) but it was interesting
    • 5/5

      Aug 22, 2024

      I almost banned you. But you saves the dog :-D
    • 5/5

      Aug 18, 2024

      I had never even heard of this book. Through the emotional turmoil of joy, fear and hatred I finished the listen. There were times I considered making this the 2nd book I had ever quit on, but to my joy I did suffer the emotional rollercoaster and complete it.
      I hope you will take this wonderful work to its end and survive all the better for it.
      There is no love, and no loss, greater than that of a pure soul. This work contains at least one of those pure souls and all the love it has to offer. Enjoy and persevere my fellow reader.
    • 5/5

      Aug 2, 2024

      This proved to be a very heart touching story. Highly recommended.
    • 5/5

      Jul 20, 2024

      This was a wonderful, rip roaring tale. I enjoyed every minute of it.
    • 5/5

      Jul 16, 2024

      Characters, all of them. Even felt a little sorry for " The Outsider".
      Super book.
    • 5/5

      Jun 10, 2024

      The best book Dean Koontz has written! I thoroughly enjoyed it.
    • 5/5

      Apr 26, 2024

      What an amazing story of love, loyalty, terrifying, cry worthy moments. I'm mad at myself for not listening or reading this book sooner, it was fantastic!
    • 5/5

      Feb 22, 2024

      The reason I always get sucked into a DK book is because of the characters he creates. Even the outsider in this story has a story and Koontz explores the complexity of the monstrosity. You really can't help but partly pity the outsider. Einstein is so adorable and what a sense of humor. I love Nora and Travis' love story it is so wholesome and sweet. This is one of the better books I have listened to by Koontz recently. I have listened to and/or read many of his books and even the worst ones will hook me in. My only complaint was that a few innocent zoo animals and a cat were killed. I really get upset by this, not sure what is says about me as a person when I am less bothered by humans meeting their doom or demise. I sort of wished the outsider could have dispatched with Vince, now that would have been karma. Part of me wonders if Koontz has ever owned a cat? If not I think he should try one as they are just as wonderful and intelligent as many dogs. The narrator of this audiobook was very, very talented and did an excellent job. Good story with nice happy ending. The best line in the whole book was when Travis and Nora were relaxing and it is narrated, "and Einstein was reading a book", that was just so funny and tickled my funnybone.
    • 4/5

      Feb 9, 2024

      I had no idea this was the author's most famous novel when I started it, but I can certainly see why.

      In the beginning, when Travis first meets the dog, it was honestly one of the scariest things I've heard in a long time. That includes other books, video games, movies, TV shows, and the internet.

      The rest of the book doesn't disappoint either. The pacing is fantastic. Even when the plot was relatively calm, I was filled with anticipation for the next time the plot took a grisly turn.

      The ending, which I won't spoil here, was very satisfying. If the author never writes a sequel, I'll be perfectly content to appreciate this story as it is.
    • 5/5

      Jan 30, 2024

      I did indeed laugh and cry listening to Watchers!
      Having read the book sometime ago, listening to the narrator was an absolute pleasure. He really brought the characters to life. Thank you Mr Koontz … love, love, love
    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      I find Koontz reliably entertaining. I don't know I'd call him exactly a favorite author, because too many of his books blur in my mind, feel too alike. But this novel happens to be my favorite of his, and if you're a dog lover at all I think irresistible. You see, the most memorable character--arguably the protagonist, is "Einstein" a very intelligent genetically enhanced golden retriever. He can't talk--but give him a stick he can spell... This does belong in horror--that dog isn't the only genetically enhanced creature on the prowl. But this particular book is also filled with love, warmth and humor. Koontz has a clean style, storytelling skill and great pacing. This is a quick, engrossing fun read.
    • 4/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      I was craving some Stephen King style thrills but ran out of King books to read, so decided to give this book a shot. I'd never read Dean Koontz before.

      Generally said, this was a compelling thriller with interesting characters, nicely varied storylines, and timeless themes. This book gives Stephen King's best a run for its money.

      I'm a bit sad that I listened to the later-added Afterword by the author, where he mentioned that Watchers was one of his first novels and he has yet to write a better a book. Oh well, I guess it's good to start with the best and work your way down. :D
    • 5/5

      Jan 10, 2024

      Great book if your a dog person this book will make you look at your dog a little different and wonder. Enjoy the store it’s a great one