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Watchtower Thrillers #2
The Eyes of Innocents
America is about to unleash its newest weapon against one of the most despicable crimes imaginable.
From award-winning author Mikael Carlson, this sequel to The Eyes of Others is an action-packed political thriller featuring a real-life superhero.
The Eyes of Innocents follows five people caught in the business, investigation, and politics surrounding a modern form of human slavery. Desperate measures will be taken to dispense justice, but an ominous revelation could lead them to failure. Will an evil man walk free, or can he be brought down by a secretive hero seeing the world through the eyes of innocents?
"Boston" Hollinger is part Jason Bourne, part Jack Reacher, and he's about to put his special skills to work. The Watchtower Thrillers can be read as stand-alone novels, however, readers may find more enjoyment of the story by reading the novels in the order they were written.
It’s the things you don't expect that get you in the end.
Alejandro Salcido is a prominent businessman with money, political clout, and a stellar reputation in the Phoenix community. He also runs one of the largest human trafficking networks in Arizona. Boston must use his gift to bring down despicable human beings, and as the tension rises and stakes go up, so does the body count.
A year after “Boston” Hollinger was shot and left for dead, he’s been reborn as America’s latest secret weapon. The accident inexplicably allowed him to see the memories of others in his dreams, and Watchtower has helped him refine that skill. Now he can see a person’s darkest secrets and most terrifying experiences while conscious.
With a need to prove his worth in the field, the team is met on their first mission in Phoenix with political intrigue and an embattled vice squad. Boston must use his gift to identify and bring down despicable human beings while working out his own issues. As the investigation progresses and a suspect escapes police custody, political tension rises, the stakes go up, and so does the body count.
From award-winning author Mikael Carlson, this sequel to The Eyes of Others is an action-packed political thriller featuring a real-life superhero.
The Eyes of Innocents follows five people caught in the business, investigation, and politics surrounding a modern form of human slavery. Desperate measures will be taken to dispense justice, but an ominous revelation could lead them to failure. Will an evil man walk free, or can he be brought down by a secretive hero seeing the world through the eyes of innocents?
"Boston" Hollinger is part Jason Bourne, part Jack Reacher, and he's about to put his special skills to work. The Watchtower Thrillers can be read as stand-alone novels, however, readers may find more enjoyment of the story by reading the novels in the order they were written.
It’s the things you don't expect that get you in the end.
Alejandro Salcido is a prominent businessman with money, political clout, and a stellar reputation in the Phoenix community. He also runs one of the largest human trafficking networks in Arizona. Boston must use his gift to bring down despicable human beings, and as the tension rises and stakes go up, so does the body count.
A year after “Boston” Hollinger was shot and left for dead, he’s been reborn as America’s latest secret weapon. The accident inexplicably allowed him to see the memories of others in his dreams, and Watchtower has helped him refine that skill. Now he can see a person’s darkest secrets and most terrifying experiences while conscious.
With a need to prove his worth in the field, the team is met on their first mission in Phoenix with political intrigue and an embattled vice squad. Boston must use his gift to identify and bring down despicable human beings while working out his own issues. As the investigation progresses and a suspect escapes police custody, political tension rises, the stakes go up, and so does the body count.
342 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2021
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About the author
Mikael Carlson
26 books85 followersMikael Carlson is an award-winning political fiction author, including a silver medal from Readers' Favorite and National Indie Excellence, Lyra, and Global E-book Awards.
Mikael is a proud U.S. Army Paratrooper and retired Army National Guardsman. He graduated with a Master of Arts in American History in 2010 and with a B.S. in International Business from Marist College in 1996.
An avid traveler and unabashed political junkie, he is the author of the Politics as Unusual blog You can find him at www.mikaelcarlson.com.
Mikael is a proud U.S. Army Paratrooper and retired Army National Guardsman. He graduated with a Master of Arts in American History in 2010 and with a B.S. in International Business from Marist College in 1996.
An avid traveler and unabashed political junkie, he is the author of the Politics as Unusual blog You can find him at www.mikaelcarlson.com.
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January 4, 2025
Mikael Carlson has impressed me with some well-crafted political thriller series in the past, so I gladly chose to continue the experience with a new collection to begin the year. This one looks into the world of child sex trafficking and the powerful business interests that accompany it. The city of Phoenix has been overrun and its mayor is trying to keep her head above water after some policing cuts. When the locals cannot handle things, the Watchtower Group makes their way to town, a special unit of the FBI. Amongst them is an agent many thought dead but whose abilities to tap into the troubling thoughts of those while he is unconscious. He may prove to be a magic weapon. Time is of the essence and a local businessman is hoping to up his production soon. Carlson delivers once more for a great read!
Phoenix had a problem with human trafficking, even if its mayor does not want to admit it. Recent budget cuts has meant a downsizing in the police force and has left one of the powerful child sex traffickers to keep his business strong, pulling children from Mexico and serving local clientele. While this cannot go on, the locals are unable to stop it and call on the FBI to assist.
Enter the Watchtower Group, who have had great success with the helping, though they are still somewhat green when it comes to working as a unit. They arrive in Phoenix and assess the situation, bringing along one of their secret weapons, an agent everyone thought dead and who can tap into the panicked thoughts of those around him. “Boston” Hollinger is back, complete with emotional and physical scars to prove it!
Alejandro Salcido appears to be a prominent businessman, with the ear of the mayor and money to keep the city in his pocket. His human trafficking ring has been quite financially beneficial and he will do whatever it takes to keep it going, including killing those who stand in his way.
As Boston and the Watchtower members inch forward, a drastic step is taken to stop the harming of innocent children. It could cost more than political fallout and Boston’s dream sending abilities could fall short on saving everyone this time around. A great follow-up novel by Mikael Carlson that had me curious from start to finish.
Mikael Carlson impressed me with his political thriller writing in the past and I came back for more. The narrative is quite involved at time, it provides a strong story and entertains the reader while educating them effectively. Carlson paints a solid picture of events and captures a sense of tension that keeps the reader going. The characters provide a look into the world of politics and human trafficking, pushing the story along with great momentum and intense depictions. The chapters are short and to the point, providing me just what I need. Plot points were well developed and left me eager to delve deeper, which I will do soon.
Kudos, Mr. Carlson, for a chilling follow-up novel in this series.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Phoenix had a problem with human trafficking, even if its mayor does not want to admit it. Recent budget cuts has meant a downsizing in the police force and has left one of the powerful child sex traffickers to keep his business strong, pulling children from Mexico and serving local clientele. While this cannot go on, the locals are unable to stop it and call on the FBI to assist.
Enter the Watchtower Group, who have had great success with the helping, though they are still somewhat green when it comes to working as a unit. They arrive in Phoenix and assess the situation, bringing along one of their secret weapons, an agent everyone thought dead and who can tap into the panicked thoughts of those around him. “Boston” Hollinger is back, complete with emotional and physical scars to prove it!
Alejandro Salcido appears to be a prominent businessman, with the ear of the mayor and money to keep the city in his pocket. His human trafficking ring has been quite financially beneficial and he will do whatever it takes to keep it going, including killing those who stand in his way.
As Boston and the Watchtower members inch forward, a drastic step is taken to stop the harming of innocent children. It could cost more than political fallout and Boston’s dream sending abilities could fall short on saving everyone this time around. A great follow-up novel by Mikael Carlson that had me curious from start to finish.
Mikael Carlson impressed me with his political thriller writing in the past and I came back for more. The narrative is quite involved at time, it provides a strong story and entertains the reader while educating them effectively. Carlson paints a solid picture of events and captures a sense of tension that keeps the reader going. The characters provide a look into the world of politics and human trafficking, pushing the story along with great momentum and intense depictions. The chapters are short and to the point, providing me just what I need. Plot points were well developed and left me eager to delve deeper, which I will do soon.
Kudos, Mr. Carlson, for a chilling follow-up novel in this series.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at:
http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
May 15, 2022
Worth my while
Besides entertaining, was sadly informative about a world I wish I had never heard about. He could have, however, sweetened this bitter reality with a happy ending ! Tara!
Besides entertaining, was sadly informative about a world I wish I had never heard about. He could have, however, sweetened this bitter reality with a happy ending ! Tara!
August 8, 2023
lt as good as first one
Maybe it was the topic and the subject of Boston’s dream, but it seemed to drag in parts. Looking forward to the next one.
Maybe it was the topic and the subject of Boston’s dream, but it seemed to drag in parts. Looking forward to the next one.
August 9, 2023
"It's one of life's mysteries."
"Boston" is struggling under the agency's constant surveillance and training. What he knows and can't yet see is how to exploit his "ability" .
"Boston" is struggling under the agency's constant surveillance and training. What he knows and can't yet see is how to exploit his "ability" .
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