First published 1975
When strange events begin occurring around ancient stone gargoyles, the protagonist finds himself drawn into a web of secrets that stretches back centuries. What starts as curiosity about these carved guardians quickly becomes a dangerous investigation into forces that prefer to remain hidden. As the mystery deepens, he discovers that the gargoyles are connected to a conspiracy that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew. The search for answers leads him through a maze of deception where allies and enemies blur together. Each revelation brings new dangers and forces him to question who can be trusted. The stone watchers hold secrets that someone will kill to protect, and uncovering the truth may cost him everything he holds dear.
Genres: adventure, mystery, fantasy, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: conspiracy, investigation, secrets
278 pages · Hardcover · New York, Doubleday & Company, Inc. Garden City