The Watcher

by Iain Benson

A watcher
Never interfere
Never interact
Never think of home
Never reveal yourself
Never divulge Collective Technology

But what if breaking the rules was the only way to save humanity?

When a Watcher goes rogue, and starts helping not watching, he's in trouble.

Hunted by a Carinthian wanting Collective technology, hunted by the Collective to prevent this, he will have to stay one step ahead. Hiding with Michelle will work, until they fall for each other.

He will save humanity, no matter the cost.

296 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2015

About the author

Iain is a fifty-something computer programmer from Manchester. He writes mainly thrillers, dashing in sprinklings of science-fiction, psychology and humour. Although he's written novels and shorts since childhood, he only got into indie publishing on turning forty, when the other choices for a mid-life crisis looked too expensive. Successes in short stories almost translated into becoming a traditionally published novelist in 2010. Instead, he moved into indie publishing with the well-regarded "Fakebook.con". He refuses to admit how much research he did in writing it. Fifteen books later, he shows no sign of slowing.

Reviews

[David Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Iain writes proper scifi. I cannot express how much detail and effort comes through when you're reading these books, but it is amazing.

The action is brilliant, the characters perfectly written (I liked Michelle, Iain!) and it's all encompassing. I like the similarities to Star Trek with the Collective being a version of the Federation albeit not quite so riteous, and the hilarious appearance of Faqueer being complete contrast to his prolific and deadly ways.

I'm all ready to rock and roll with the sequel, Protean!