The Committee [Paperback]

Watson has written a fine, eloquent, powerful book and its message will remain timely. Let us heed its warning even as we savor the story so well told in its pages. In this sharply crafted novel, his seventh, [Watson] re-creates the era with rich detail and a creeping sense of dread . . .? [Watson] does an excellent job of portraying a time, place, and culture without assigning contemporary values where they didnt exist . . . The dialogue is realistic, and the pacing, especially toward the end, is quick and intense. Any reader wanting a history lesson wrapped in a compelling, believable novel will find much to contemplate here. Whether hes stoking his narrative or letting his mind wander, Watson writes crisp, beautiful prose.