31 pages • 1 hour read
224
Novel • Fiction
Mojave Desert • Contemporary
1972
Middle grade
12-15 years
In Deathwatch by Robb White, college student and hunting guide Ben is betrayed by his client, Madec, after witnessing Madec accidentally shoot a man. Stripped of his supplies and forced into the desert, Ben struggles to survive against the elements and Madec's pursuit, cleverly evading and eventually overcoming Madec to bring him to justice. The novel includes a character’s death and significant physical harm.
Suspenseful
Dark
Challenging
Gritty
Mysterious
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Robb White's Deathwatch is well-received for its gripping, suspenseful narrative and strong character development. However, some readers find the plot somewhat predictable and the depiction of the desert environment occasionally unrealistic. Overall, it’s praised for its intense survival themes and moral dilemmas, making it a compelling yet straightforward read.
Readers who enjoy suspenseful survival stories such as Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell will find Deathwatch by Robb White gripping. Ideal for young adults and fans of intense, man-versus-nature tales, this novel delivers relentless tension and a fight for life in a harsh desert setting.
3,996 ratings
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224
Novel • Fiction
Mojave Desert • Contemporary
1972
Middle grade
12-15 years
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