Watchers by A. E. W. Mason is a captivating and suspenseful novel that follows the story of a young British officer named Captain John Meredith. Set during World War I, the novel unfolds as Meredith becomes haunted by the mysterious appearance of a ghostly figure known only as the Watcher.

As Meredith delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the Watcher, he uncovers a web of secrets and intrigues that threaten to shake the foundations of his own reality. Mason's writing is rich and evocative, effectively transporting readers to the front lines of the war and the eerie landscapes of the British countryside.

The characters in Watchers are complex and nuanced, from the stoic and determined Captain Meredith to the enigmatic and ever-present Watcher. As the tension mounts, Mason skillfully weaves together a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

Overall, Watchers is a brilliantly crafted novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, mystery, and supernatural thrillers. A. E. W. Mason's masterful storytelling and atmospheric prose make this novel a must-read for anyone looking for a gripping and thought-provoking tale.

Book Description:
A dark tale of adventure, piracy, murder, and revenge set on a rugged Cornish island in the mid-1700s. Told with the literary excellence to be expected from the author of The Four Feathers, the tale begins with a dangerous youth who sat in the stocks, and a girl named Helen, and a gang of men watching a granite house at the edge of the sea. NOTE: Contains some language that would be considered offensive to the modern ear. (Christine Dufour)