Night Watchers is set on an undisclosed island where the local inhabitants live an idyllic life rich in history and traditions. Over time their paradise has been discovered as a tourist destination. A series of unrelated events: a gruesome murder, a lost daughter and a man on the brink of retirement set off a chain of events that disturbs the tranquil surroundings. The tone of the novel is like a dream or fable with characters appearing and merging to the background as each episode is highlighted by the existence of the traditional Night Watchers that keep all existence in harmony.