"There is enough energy in this book to shake a house."

- Clyde Edgerton,

"One of the truly impressive short story writers of his generation."

- George Plimpton,

"Rick Bass owns a durable and authentic voice. I read <em>The Watch</em> with intense pleasure, wondering at the skill of a young writer who can both frighten and amaze. This is a superb debut."

- Jim Harrison,