Ephemeris of the Mind (Book Review) End of Watch
Time to read: 2 min read
Book Cover
Oh, Detective Hodges, Brady thinks, hurrying back the way he came. I’ve got such a surprise. Such a surprise for you.
Past Stephen King reviews:
- Finders Keepers
- Mr. Mercedes
- Night Shift
- Four Past Midnight
- Different Seasons
- The Stand
- Under the Dome
- Bag of Bones
- The Dead Zone
- 11/22/63
- It
- Dreamcatcher
- Misery
- The Institute
Review
Stephen King returns to his old form in the conclusion of the Bill Hodges Trilogy. The antagonist from the first novel, Brady Hartsfield, is back and this time he has access to supernatural powers. Hodges must work with his partner Holly and his friend Jerome to stop Brady before Brady takes revenge on the entire city.
This is my favourite book from the trilogy as the story is very exciting and the element of mystery is more prominent. Hodges, Holly, and Jerome must put everything on the line to stop Brady before he can put in action a devious plan. My favourite aspect of the book is how King slowly unveils Brady’s plan as the story progresses. The plan not only is creepy but also very sinister. Overall the trilogy is entertaining but nowhere as good as King’s best works. I did like the characters, and wished King could have done more with the friendship between Hodges, Holly, and Jerome.
Conclusion
A fitting conclusion to the trilogy.