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The Gatekeeper
When a fascinating inheritance for Simon Caxton leads him to question his entire belief system he needs to reach deep inside himself for the strength to overcome the terrifying events that befall him.
He knows he is being watched, his awakening subconscious tells him so.
He knows he is being followed, a mysterious voice on the telephone warns him.
He knows he is in danger, a conversation with a wise, old woman reveals all.
Before he reaches his destination, Caxton's journey unlocks secret after secret that challenge his apathy and disbelief and he finds that even the sanctuary of home is in question. In facing the demons of his past and potential future he must put his body, sanity and even his very soul on the line.
Will the support of his lover, Annie and the stout friendship of Luigi be enough to help him through his darkest nights?
The Gatekeeper is an all absorbing novel that takes the reader on a fast-paced, page-turning roller coaster ride of emotions.
He knows he is being watched, his awakening subconscious tells him so.
He knows he is being followed, a mysterious voice on the telephone warns him.
He knows he is in danger, a conversation with a wise, old woman reveals all.
Before he reaches his destination, Caxton's journey unlocks secret after secret that challenge his apathy and disbelief and he finds that even the sanctuary of home is in question. In facing the demons of his past and potential future he must put his body, sanity and even his very soul on the line.
Will the support of his lover, Annie and the stout friendship of Luigi be enough to help him through his darkest nights?
The Gatekeeper is an all absorbing novel that takes the reader on a fast-paced, page-turning roller coaster ride of emotions.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2012
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November 3, 2012
The Gatekeeper takes you on a journey of mental, physical and spiritual exploration as the layers of mystery are peeled back piece by piece on the way to the dramatic conclusion. It makes you think as much as you choose to allow it to. You can ponder the deeper meaning behind each revelation, or you can sit back and enjoy the fast paced tale of unnerving intrigue.
Watts draws strong and believable characters and locations putting you firmly in the place of the protagonists throughout. Scenes are as clear as if you were watching them happen in front of you. You can continue to walk around the buildings and see the sights and faces after you've put the book down. But you won’t put it down until you’ve finished.
The style is both masterly and light, engaging whilst urging you to read on. The result is a page-turner that offers enlightenment if you wish to be enlightened, thrills and spills whether you choose to take enlightenment or not.
Among the mayhem of unravelling conundrums, Watts touches on that niggling question of belief that hits most of us at some point in our lives and offers some interesting analysis if we choose to look that deeply into the novel. He also offers sound psychological insight into the boundaries we place upon ourselves and our relationships, both intimate and familial. He does so though in such a way that it’s all part of the story and we again choose whether to think on it or simply enjoy the story.
This is a great read that’s as heavy or as light as the reader wants it to be and either way will not be put down until the last page is read. A brilliant debut from a burgeoning talent. More please, Mr Watts, we want to see where you’ll take us next.
Watts draws strong and believable characters and locations putting you firmly in the place of the protagonists throughout. Scenes are as clear as if you were watching them happen in front of you. You can continue to walk around the buildings and see the sights and faces after you've put the book down. But you won’t put it down until you’ve finished.
The style is both masterly and light, engaging whilst urging you to read on. The result is a page-turner that offers enlightenment if you wish to be enlightened, thrills and spills whether you choose to take enlightenment or not.
Among the mayhem of unravelling conundrums, Watts touches on that niggling question of belief that hits most of us at some point in our lives and offers some interesting analysis if we choose to look that deeply into the novel. He also offers sound psychological insight into the boundaries we place upon ourselves and our relationships, both intimate and familial. He does so though in such a way that it’s all part of the story and we again choose whether to think on it or simply enjoy the story.
This is a great read that’s as heavy or as light as the reader wants it to be and either way will not be put down until the last page is read. A brilliant debut from a burgeoning talent. More please, Mr Watts, we want to see where you’ll take us next.
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