In 'End of Watch,' the chilling conclusion to Stephen King's acclaimed Bill Hodges trilogy, retired detective Bill Hodges and his partner Holly Gibney run their private investigation agency, Finders Keepers. Their world is upended when Hodges is called to a murder-suicide scene, where a mysterious 'Z' symbol points to a familiar evil. As more bizarre crimes occur, all marked by the same sinister symbol and leading to further tragedy, Hodges is forced to confront an impossible truth: the perpetrator appears to be Brady Hartsfield, the notorious 'Mercedes Killer,' who has been comatose in a hospital for years. However, Hartsfield has developed terrifying new psychic abilities, allowing him to possess others and unleash a horrifying wave of violence and manipulation. Hodges and Gibney must race against time to stop Brady's final, devastating plan for revenge, not just against them, but against an entire city, in a battle that transcends the physical and delves into the depths of psychological terror. The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher for the beloved detective.
Critical Reception
"As the thrilling and poignant conclusion to the 'Bill Hodges Trilogy,' 'End of Watch' is celebrated for its inventive supernatural horror and the enduring character development of its protagonists, solidifying King's mastery of the modern crime thriller."
Adaptations
The 'Mr. Mercedes' TV series, which adapts the entire trilogy, including elements from 'End of Watch'.