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Watched Too Long: A Thriller (Val Ryker Thrillers Book 4) Kindle Edition

3.9 out of 5 stars 364 ratings

BABYSITTING CAN BE MURDER...

Small town Wisconsin cop Val Ryker is about to move in with her longtime firefighter boyfriend when her old boss asks for a favor. Former Chicago Homicide lieutenant Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels, needs Val to babysit for a few days.

Val isn’t comfortable around toddlers, but she accepts.

Then one baby becomes two, and some criminals from Jack’s past come calling with child abduction and arson on their agenda.

Val might not know babies. But she knows a whole lot about putting up a fight...

WATCHED TOO LONG by Ann Voss Peterson and JA Konrath
Some would kill for a good babysitter…

Watched Too Long is a short, light-hearted addition to the Val Ryker series. It takes place concurrently with Rum Runner (Jacqueline "Jack" Daniels Mysteries Book 9) by J.A. Konrath and WEBCAM (The Konrath Dark Thriller Collective Book 7) by J.A. Konrath. Watched Too Long features crossover characters from the other two books.
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FROM ANN VOSS PETERSON: THREE THRILLING SERIES, ONE STORY WORLD

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Val Ryker Thrillers

Val Ryker assumed that going from big city beat cop to small town chief would be a break from nonstop violence and hardcore criminals. But she soon finds out that peaceful communities hide the darkest secrets and most terrifying murderers...

This series of complete--but connected--stories also ties in with the Small Town Secrets series, Konrath/Peterson's Codename: Chandler Thrillers, and Konrath's Jack Daniels Thrillers, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

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Small Town Secrets

Love, revenge, murder... welcome to Lake Loyal, Wisconsin.

This series of complete--but connected--romantic thriller novels tie in with the Val Ryker Thrillers, Codename: Chandler Thrillers, and J.A. Konrath's Jack Daniels Thrillers, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

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Codename: Chandler Thrillers

Join secret agent Chandler, psychotic spy Hammett, and brilliant recluse Fleming as they fight to save the world--while also fighting each other--in eight jaw-dropping action tales...

This series of complete--but connected--stories also ties in with Peterson's Val Ryker Thrillers and Konrath's Jack Daniels Thrillers, taking readers into a rich, layered world where any character can pop up in anyone's book... and they do.

Editorial Reviews

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What They're Saying About Ann Voss Peterson's Writing

"Peterson ratchets up the action" - Romantic Times Book Review

"Pulls out all the stops " - F. Paul Wilson, author of The Keep

"Peterson has firmly established herself as a major league talent and a must-read writer." - Blake Crouch, author of Pines


What They're Saying About Joe Konrath's Writing

"Excellent smart-mouth thrills... my advice: Take a long sip."- Lee Child, author of Blue Moon

"Constant thrills and chills." - Heather Graham, author of The Seekers

"Snappy dialogue. Powerful action. A fabulous character to spend time with." - David Morrell, author of First Blood

From the Author

For the completists, or those with a bit of obsessive/compulsiveness, or those who want to know how the Ann Voss Peterson/JA Konrath books all connect, here are some reading lists. All of these series have shared crossover characters, and they all tie-in to the Codename: Chandler series.

These do not have to be read in any particular order, but Ann and Joe encourage you to read them all.

CODENAME: CHANDLER (Ann Voss Peterson & JA Konrath)
#1-Flee
#2-Spree
#3-Three
#4-Hit
#5-Exposed
#6-Naughty
#7-Fix (with F. Paul Wilson)
#8-Rescue
#9-Free

ANN VOSS PETERSON BIBLIOGRAPHY

VAL RYKER THRILLERS
#1-Pushed Too Far
#2-Burned Too Hot
#3-Dead Too Soon
#4-Watched Too Long (with J.A. Konrath)
#5-Buried Too Deep

SMALL TOWN SECRETS: SINS
#1-Lethal
#2-Captive
#3-Frantic
#4-Vicious

SMALL TOWN SECRETS: SCANDALS
#1-Witness
#2-Stolen
#3-Malice
#4-Guilty
#5-Forbidden
#6-Kidnapped
Bonus #3.5-The School

ROCKY MOUNTAIN THRILLERS
#1-Manhunt
#2-Fugitive
#3-Justice
#4-Maverick
#5-Renegade

RETURN TO JENKINS COVE
Book 1: Christmas Spirit by Rebecca York
Book 2: Christmas Awakening by Ann Voss Peterson
Book 3: Christmas Delivery by Patricia Rosemoor

SECURITY BREACH
Book 1: Chain Reaction by Rebecca York
Book 2: Critical Exposure by Ann Voss Peterson
Book 3: Triggered Response by Patricia Rosemoor

GYPSY MAGIC
Part 1: Wyatt (Justice is Blind) by Rebecca York
Part 2: Garner (Love is Death) by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Andrei (The Law is Impotent) by Patricia Rosemoor

RENEGADE MAGIC
Part 1: Luke by Rebecca York
Part 2: Tom by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Rico by Patricia Rosemoor

NEW ORLEANS MAGIC
Part 1: Jordan by Rebecca York
Part 2: Liam by Ann Voss Peterson
Part 3: Zachary by Patricia Rosemoor

JA KONRATH BIBLIOGRAPHY

JACK DANIELS THRILLERS
#1-Whiskey Sour
#2-Bloody Mary
#3-Rusty Nail
#4-Dirty Martini
#5-Shot Of Tequila
#6-Fuzzy Navel
#7-Cherry Bomb
#8-Dead On My Feet
#9-Serial Killers Uncut (with Blake Crouch)
#10-Shaken
#11-Stirred (with Blake Crouch)
#12-Dying Breath
#13-Everybody Dies
#14-Rum Runner
#15-Last Call
#16-White Russian
#17-Shot Girl
#18-Chaser
#19-Old Fashioned
#20-Bite Force
#21-Jack Rose
#22-Witch Brew
Bonus #2.5-Lady 52 (with Jude Hardin)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 1 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 2 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 3 (Novella Collection)
Jack Daniels Stories Vol. 4 (Novella Collection)
Banana Hammock (Novella Collection)

THE KONRATH DARK THRILLER COLLECTIVE
#1-The List
#2-Origin
#3-Afraid
#4-Trapped
#5-Endurance
#6-Haunted House
#7-Webcam
#8-Disturb
#9-What Happened To Lori
#10-The Nine
#11-Second Coming
#12-Close Your Eyes
Bonus #4.5-Holes in the Ground (with Iain Rob Wright)
Bonus #5.5-Draculas (with Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, F. Paul Wilson)
Bonus #6.5-Grandma? (with Talon Konrath)

TIMECASTER
#1-Timecaster
#2-Timecaster Supersymmetry
#3-Timecaster Steampunk

STOP A MURDER PUZZLE BOOKS
#1-How: Puzzles 1-12
#2-Where: Puzzles 13-24
#3-Why: Puzzles 25-36
#4-Who: Puzzles 37-48
#5-When: Puzzles 49-60
#6-Answers
Stop A Murder Complete Cases (Book 1-5)

MISCELLANEOUS
65 Proof - Collected Short Stories
The Globs Of Use-A-Lot 3 (With Dan Maderak)

EROTICA
Ann & Joe writing as Melinda DuChamp


MAKE ME BLUSH series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Mister Kink
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Witches
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Six & Candy

ALICE series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Alice In Wonderland
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Through The Looking Glass
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Alice At The Hellfire Club
#4-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dracula
#5-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
#6-Kinky Secrets Of Alice Vs. Frankenstein
#7-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's Christmas Special
#8-Kinky Secrets Of Alice's New Year Ball

JEZEBEL series
#1-Kinky Secrets Of Jezebel And The Beanstalk
#2-Kinky Secrets Of Puss In Boots
#3-Kinky Secrets Of Goldilocks

SEXPERTS series
#1-The Sexperts - Kinky Grades Of Shay
#2-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Pearl Necklace
#3-The Sexperts - Kinky Secrets Of The Alien

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0857L3QV6
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2020
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 837 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Val Ryker Thrillers
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Customers find the book readable and humorous, with one mentioning they laughed out loud while reading it. The story receives mixed reactions - while many find it exciting, some consider the ending silly. Several customers express that the book is not worth the time.

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12 customers mention "Readability"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and fun to read, with one customer noting it's a quick read.

"I really enjoyed this book and had a lot of humor in it. I especially like the character Jet Row" Read more

"...Very entertaining. Could not put it down...." Read more

"A little darker than a Jack Daniels book but still a good read . Lot of violence and action packed with a predictable ending." Read more

"This is a fun and exciting story about Samantha while her parents fight at Harry's cabin. She is left in the care of Val Ryker...." Read more

9 customers mention "Humor"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, with one mentioning laughing out loud on the treadmill, while another appreciates the light-hearted dialogue and characters.

"I really enjoyed this book and had a lot of humor in it. I especially like the character Jet Row" Read more

"...This novel is too funny and humorous to review. Many times, a reviewer will mention that a novel is a laugh-out-loud experience...." Read more

"I laughed out loud on the treadmill, making everyone wonder about the crazy lady. Funniest crooks I've read since Donald Westlake's comic mysteries...." Read more

"...and an easy read, typical of the Jack Daniels series: suspenseful and humorous with light-hearted humor and characters...." Read more

12 customers mention "Story length"8 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the story length of the book, with some finding it exciting and action-packed, while others criticize the ending as silly.

"No spoilers but you'll laugh yourself silly over the antics of the crooks in this book! No fooling. A total riot!" Read more

"...Lot of violence and action packed with a predictable ending." Read more

"I feel that the author just got tired of the story and just quit writing . Was disappointed in ending." Read more

"This is a fun and exciting story about Samantha while her parents fight at Harry's cabin. She is left in the care of Val Ryker...." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the book not worth the time and consider it the worst they've read.

"...However, this apparent last one in the series was a serious disappointment...." Read more

"...and Dave was my thought (since I loved the series so far).... Waste of time and money... Many found this entertaing I did not... The colaboration..." Read more

"This is likely the worst book I've read where J.A. Konrath was involved. Not worth the time." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2025
    I really enjoyed this book and had a lot of humor in it. I especially like the character Jet Row
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
    Watched Too Long by co-authors Ann Voss Peterson and J. A. Konrath is a fourth book in the Val Ryker series. Ann Voss Peterson is the sole author of the Val Ryker trilogy. In this cooperative writing effort, J. A. Konrath brings in situations and characters from his novels Webcam and Rum Runner but assures us that all novels are standalone stories.

    This novel is too funny and humorous to review. Many times, a reviewer will mention that a novel is a laugh-out-loud experience. While I may chuckle occasionally, I usually do not laugh out loud. But I did so with this novel. The humor starts on page one with the introduction of the absurd name of Jet Row. I laughed out loud through pages one and two. Although Jet is not the main protagonist, he will burn himself into your memory.

    My second audible expression of amusement, one that startled people around me, was when I read of an attempted killing my condiments. Not as in poisoned condiments, these condiments were fired from a gun. My values might be a bit warped when I can laugh at a person being shot with condiments but there it is.

    There is an attempted kidnapping of a young child. The gang contracted to do the kidnapping will join groups as famous as the Keystone Cops and The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight. Some readers may have seen them in the “Home Alone” movies. This gang has four rather than two members. Jet belongs to this gang.

    There is no way I can extract and give examples of some of the humor because it is not funny taken out of context. As I read the novel I thought of the fun these two authors must have had throwing hilarious situations back and forth. This gives me another reason to try some of Peterson’s novels. I know Konrath is wickedly funny. In a guilt by association type of thing, I assume Peterson will be similarly sarcastic and disrespectful of norms.

    This 85-page collection of fun stuff is available for “free” through Kindle Unlimited.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2016
    I thought there were descriptions and wordings that were used over and over and that was boring.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
    No spoilers but you'll laugh yourself silly over the antics of the crooks in this book! No fooling. A total riot!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2016
    I laughed out loud on the treadmill, making everyone wonder about the crazy lady. Funniest crooks I've read since Donald Westlake's comic mysteries. Val's scenes with the babies and her issues with Lund moving in were touching and a hoot. Very entertaining. Could not put it down.By less talented authors, some scenes would've seemed slapstick, but Peterson and Konrath pulled it all off brilliantly.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
    A little darker than a Jack Daniels book but still a good read . Lot of violence and action packed with a predictable ending.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2016
    I feel that the author just got tired of the story and just quit writing . Was disappointed in ending.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2023
    There is nothing in this book (not really a book but a short story) about Val Ryker. All that downloaded when I bought it was a very short story. Big rip-off.

Top reviews from other countries

  • 3bunnies
    4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely ridiculous, but I found it funny and it kept me entertained.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2016
    Certainly not a book to read unless you have read the previous books in this series, because it is absolutely nonsensical and ridiculous. Having said that, I thoroughly enjoyed it as it did its job and kept me entertained with the humour. I read books for entertainment. I actually laughed out loud.
    My main complaint is that there was no ending about Jack & Harry. Also no explanation about why the kidnapping was even occurring & very far fetched that Val could possibly have more bad stuff happen to her.
  • Sleipnir
    4.0 out of 5 stars Novella that can be read by itself or as a ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2016
    Novella that can be read by itself or as a tie-in with Joe Konrath's novel Rum Runner. In that novel there is mention of some of the gang members being sent on a mission to kidnap Jack Daniels' child. The four sent on that mission, which is the tale told in Watched Too Long, are inept, one is a pyromaniac, and their bungling attempts to snatch the child are amusing.
  • Claire Russell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Funny and entertaining
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
    Have enjoyed reading this series and like how this one goes in with Jack Daniels. Didn't take long to read though
  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Weird but not wonderful
    Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2019
    This book was not up to the standard set by Peterson in her previous books in this series. I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a comedy or a tragedy or neither. I would not recommend this book.
  • Derek
    3.0 out of 5 stars Comedy?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2016
    More funny than a thriller but enjoyable

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