Night Watcher

De: Daphne Woolsoncroft

Narrado por: Helen Laser, Will Collyer, Daphne Woolsoncroft

Nola Strate, a late night call-in radio host in Portland, Oregon, listens to stories of hauntings and cryptic sightings for a living. But one foggy, wet evening, when a caller describes an eerie scene that triggers memories of Nola’s escape from a serial killer years before, she becomes fearfully aware that he’s back to finish what he started.

Nola Strate is being watched, again.

After an encounter with a notorious serial killer in the Pacific Northwest as a child, Nola has grown up and tried her best to forget her traumatizing night with The Hiding Man. She installed security cameras outside her Oregon home, never spoke of her experience, and now hosts Night Watch, a popular radio call-in show her semi‑famous father used to run. When coincidences lead Nola to believe that she is being stalked, and a caller on Night Watch has a live incident with an intruder in the caller's home, the description of whom is chillingly familiar, Nola is convinced that the killer has resurfaced and is coming for her.

With a mysterious next‑door neighbor lurking in the shadows, more people getting hurt, the police not taking her concerns seriously, and evidence pointing towards her own father, Nola decides to become, like her listeners, a Night Watcher herself, and uncover the monster behind The Hiding Man's mask.

©2025 Daphne Woolsoncroft (P)2025 Grand Central Publishing

10/10

Such a good book! I couldn’t quit listening. The voice actors were also great! Can’t recommend enough, especially if you are a true crime junkie.

Creepy

I’m a sucker for a serial killer thriller! This book kept you guessing and your toes. It was slow-paced but in a good way that built suspense and tension allowing you to truly feel the emotions of the characters and their experiences. Very mysterious and a bit creepy but, that’s to be expected. The author’s note was great in giving insight into the narrative and why she decided to write this book. I was able to get through this in one day because it keeps you wanting to read from the very start.

Full Circle

I enjoyed Daphne’s first book! I have been a long time listener of several of her podcasts including Nightwatch and Going West! It was awesome full circle moments when “Elder’s coffee” made an appearance as well as the last quote- “don’t be a stranger.” The book felt like Daphne was on the podcast telling a true story. Just when you think you know who the killer is, your mind shifts and it’s just not who you expected! Great job Daphne!

Not As Scary As Expected!

Based on all the book discussions and reviews from Goodreads and podcasts galore, I really thought the story would be terrifying and cause me to be looking over my shoulder while trying to enjoy the audiobook… A book that would bring on nightmares and make you check that every single door is locked. The story was narrated well and did keep me intrigued, but I honestly can not say it was anything special and worth all the hype. It’s certainly not a psychological thriller nor does it provide enough suspense.

Wow!!!

I can not believe this is your first book!! It was amazing. Kept me guessing the entire time. A good mix of suspense with a touch of romance! Can’t wait for the next one!

couldn’t stop listening to; finished in < 24 hrs

This story is really eloquently narrated, capturing the true fear and suspense through a visceral realistic lens, all with an artistic flair. The way all the threads come back around was 10/10.

Make sure your doors are locked before you go to bed

I loved how vividly the author paints each scene. So much so that the line between fiction and reality constantly feels blurred. There’s a lingering tension throughout, like someone’s watching you or hiding just out of sight in the next room. As someone from Oregon, I was blown away by how accurately the feel of the Pacific Northwest is captured. It made the story feel deeply personal, almost like it was pulled from fragments of my own childhood memories.

The story unfolds with a realism that never breaks immersion. There wasn’t a single moment where I found myself questioning the plausibility of the events. Everything just fit. The narrators were fantastic, engaging, nuanced, and spot-on from start to finish. A top-to-bottom enjoyable listen that left me both unsettled and wanting more

Enjoyable

I thought the performance of the voice actors were great. The actual story was good and I appreciate that it felt fast paced while still feeling detailed enough. I would recommend to a friend.

Definitely a must read for true crime/horror fans!

I love the main character Anola, she’s very relatable. The hiding man is a terrifying depiction! And the narrators are phenomenal. I loved the book!

EVERYTHING

This was honestly such a good book! Being from Oregon, and how real it felt left me on the edge of my seat, it kept me guessing the whole time! 10/10 recommend!