Why people recommend it
End of Watch is a gripping crime thriller by Stephen King that concludes his acclaimed detective trilogy centered around retired police detective Bill Hodges. On an episode of The Book Review titled Talking to Stephen King and September Books to Check Out, released on July 18, 2024, author Stephen King reflected on the unexpected evolution of the narrative, admitting that he originally had no idea the project would blossom into a full trilogy comprising Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and ultimately End of Watch. In the same podcast feed during an episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: Susan Faludi’s ‘In the Darkroom’, host John Williams highlighted the novel's massive commercial success, noting that it had just debuted at the number one spot on the bestseller list. John Williams explained to listeners that the book brings a definitive conclusion to the author's beloved retired cop series, cementing the dangerous cat-and-mouse dynamics that defined the trilogy. Together, these discussions offered a fascinating double perspective on the book, combining the creator's reflections on the organic growth of his storytelling with a critic's acknowledgment of the work's immediate, chart-topping popularity among readers eager for the final chapter.
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Stephen King — 1 mention
“and so in the other books in the trilogy I had no idea that this was going to be a Trilogy to begin with there's Mr Mercedes there's Finders Keepers and there's End of Watch”
John Williams — 1 mention
“he concludes his bill hajes Trilogy which is his detective series um about a retired cop named Bill Hodges and this book is called End of Watch and that is new at number one”