It is about searching in the 'grey', which is, of course, a blend of black and white. It is a though-provoking book consisting of novellas, each with a separate storyline involving the same group of characters and revolving around the same theme. If you ever acquainted yourself with Russian literature, you will set your expectations just right. It is not even about the victory of good over evil. It is not a Vampire action story about blood, and guts, and gorgeous 'undead'. You must know Russians to expect mindless killing The listener should pay close attention to the arguments from both sides, because each one has thought provoking assertions(and logic) as to why their way is the Right way. The lines between good and evil begin to blur, slowly at first, as the story unfolds. The characters surrounding Anton are rich and colorful, and each with his own motivations as to why a certain area of magic was chosen as a strength to build upon. He is also an idealist(never forget this) and is not always careful in using his magic, which might lead him to an arrangement(or compromise) with a Dark Agent. Anton is a Light Magician, having a modest amount of power, but not a lot of experience. We are told the story from the perspective of Anton, who is an agent of The Night Watch. I had already used my 5 credits for January but I gladly paid $24.95 for 'The Day Watch'. Before mid-night I was finished, but wanted more. Then during a four hour flight the book continued to entertain. I started listening to 'The Night Watch' driving to the airport this past Wednesday. I have been an inveterate reader for thirty years and 'The Night Watch' is the best 'first novel in a series' I have read other than, and since, J.R.R Martin's 'A Game of Thrones' in the 'Fire and Ice' series.

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