The Watcher in the Tower, A Tale of the Supernatural, after the Christmas Ghost Stories of M. R. James

by James G. Watson

A tale of one man's ambition to prove himself in the eyes of his peers and crush a hated rival. Dr. Julius Mann is known for his impeccable scholarship, his meticulous research and his academic intuition. But can he achieve his ends, and will his precautions outwit the legacy of brother Markus, who died some two hundred years before? Inspired by the Christmas Ghost Stories of the master of the genre, M. R. James, this story is dedicated to all who enjoy reading on a winter's evening, by the light of a candle, ' ... But chiefly when the wind blows high in a night in February.' . (A novella of approximately 22,000 words)

81 pages, Paperback

Published January 10, 2018

Reviews

[Demeter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured this book! An absolute must for those who love the classic ghost fiction of MRJames .

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reminded me a lot of ghost stories I read as a teenager. Two men on an evening recounting a tale they had been on the outskirts of being involved in. It was more sinister than a ghost story.