Watching You
Published on 28. August 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-00-853357-1 (ISBN)
Description
THE MILLION-COPY INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER RETURNS WITH A GRIPPING, EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT SERIAL KILLER THRILLER. AVAILABLE NOW!
A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows...
________
On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting.
When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more.
In the city's hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving.
Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously - and now he's coming for her too.
Edinburgh's police are desperate.
After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer - they just need to prove it.
But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim...
The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last.
________
PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS
'Truly exceptional...twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters...simply captivating.' JOHN MARRS
'Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.' Lisa Gardner
'With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday
'Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.' B P Walter
'Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.' Neil Lancaster
A face in the crowd. A killer in the shadows...
________
On the dark streets of Edinburgh, a killer is waiting.
When a body is found, it is only the beginning. Soon there will be seven more.
In the city's hospital, renowned surgeon Beth Waterfall is grieving.
Her beloved only daughter fell prey to a vicious stalker a year previously - and now he's coming for her too.
Edinburgh's police are desperate.
After one body comes another, and then another. The brutal deaths are all seemingly unconnected, yet DS Lively and forensic profiler Dr Connie Woolwine know they are dealing with a serial killer - they just need to prove it.
But time is running out, and Beth Waterfall already looks set to be the next victim...
The million-copy international bestseller returns with a gripping serial killer thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the very last.
________
PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS
'Truly exceptional...twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters...simply captivating.' JOHN MARRS
'Creepy in the best sort of way. The Profiler is that kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.' Lisa Gardner
'With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday
'Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.' B P Walter
'Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.' Neil Lancaster
Reviews / Votes
?PRAISE FOR WATCHING YOU'A superior suspense novel' The Times
'A enthralling and visceral read from the master of the genre. Intense, sometimes disturbing, but utterly gripping. Lightened by great characters, with great dialogue that keep you reading until the end.' NEIL LANCASTER
'Dark, tense, intelligent and character-driven, Watching You is unsettling, intriguing and perfectly paced. Gritty police procedurals don't get much better than this.' C.L. TAYLOR
'Watching You is scalpel sharp, breathtakingly emotional, and edge-of-your-seat tense. I loved it.' LOUISE SWANSON
'Wow - with characters that jump off the page and a clever, twisty, all-engrossing story that's also full of heart, Watching You is a must read.' ANDREA MARA
'Gripping, chilling and razor sharp, Watching You is a taut psychological thriller that plunges you into the dark mind of a stalker.' SUZY QUINN
'Unbearably suspenseful. Helen Fields can really write.' KATE LONDON
'A masterclass in psychological suspense. Twisted, tense, and totally addictive.' CAROLINE MITCHELL
'A non-stop thriller with a mind-bending twist.' S. E. LYNES
PRAISE FOR HELEN FIELDS
'Truly exceptional...twists and turns that I didn't see coming, a unique concept, and brilliant characters...simply captivating.' JOHN MARRS
'Brilliant! The Institution is a harrowing, nonstop story that will grab you from the first page and not let go. You'll consume it in one sitting.' - JEFFERY DEAVER
'Creepy in the best sort of way. The kind of old school serial killer thriller that has you reading, muttering and gasping the entire way. You will shred your nails until the mind-blowing end.' Lisa Gardner
'With a fiendishly clever premise and a kick-ass heroine to root for, The Profiler is pure page-turning perfection.' Susi Holliday
'Her best and most gripping thriller yet. Absorbing, powerful and surprising, The Profiler is an unforgettable experience.' B P Walter
'Dark, gripping, disturbing and shocking, and totally impossible to put down.' Neil Lancaster
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-853357-1 (9780008533571)
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Watching You
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Watching You
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Helen Fields is the author of thirteen novels that have sold more than a million copies internationally. Her books have been translated into more than twenty languages and her Scottish-set crime series featuring D.I. Luc Callanach has captivated audiences globally. Her books have been longlisted for the McIlvanney Prize and the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award.
Helen is a former criminal and family law barrister. She splits her time between West Sussex, USA and Scotland. For more information visit Helen's website http://helenfields.com or find her on X @Helen_Fields.
Helen is a former criminal and family law barrister. She splits her time between West Sussex, USA and Scotland. For more information visit Helen's website http://helenfields.com or find her on X @Helen_Fields.