For their own safety, the people who live in this fortified city are not allowed to leave their homes after dusk. After curfew, a strange character with a lamp -- the Night Watchman - patrols the winding streets and alleyways, assisted by birds on the rooftops, dogs in the lanes, and rats underground. A beautifully written story full of suspense, The Night Watchman tells a fascinating tale of surveillance, betrayal, friendship, and love. J��r��mie Fischer's remarkable images elevate the book to an artful illustrated novel, and Jean-Baptiste Labrune's words render it a modern classic with a narrative relatable on many levels.