"Night Watch" is a fantasy novel by Russian author Sergei Lukyanenko, set in a contemporary world where supernatural beings exist alongside humans. The story revolves around the battle between the forces of light and darkness, represented by the Night Watch and the Day Watch, respectively. The Night Watch is dedicated to maintaining the balance of power and ensuring that the dark forces do not exploit their abilities to harm unwitting humans.
The protagonist, Anton Gorodetsky, works for the Night Watch and is tasked with monitoring and controlling the activities of dark Others. Through his experiences, readers gain insight into the complexities of morality within this battle. The novel explores themes of free will, the nature of good and evil, and the consequences of choices made by both the supernatural beings and humans alike.