1987 1ST EDITION WATCHER BY DEAN R. KOONTZ

Watchers is a 1987 science fiction horror novel by Dean Koontz about two genetically engineered creatures that escape a secret government lab: a highly intelligent Golden Retriever named Einstein and a monstrous, violent creature called "The Outsider". The story follows a lonely man, Travis Cornell, who befriends Einstein, and they team up with a woman, Nora Devon, to evade the pursuing Outsider, government agents, and a ruthless assassin, forming an unlikely family while confronting a terrifying creation of human hubris. It's known for its blend of suspense, horror, and heart, exploring themes of humanity and genetic engineering.