This writer has a way with imagery that I really admire, but often the story gets lost in the overcomplicated side notes of the characters thoughts and feelings on EVERYTHING. The plot becomes very predictable very fast, but at the same time is absolutely unbelievable. Many aspects of the plot were too far-fetched for me to fall into. The entire read I held the story at an arm's length because although the writing is very good the plot structure relies heavily on luck and happenstance. Not a great trait for a crime drama.

This wasn't a chore to read and the author really can put you in suspense. But I don't think I would have been terribly upset if I lost it half way through and never finished it. Interesting crime thriller, good beach read, not going to win any prestigious awards.