I really enjoyed this! I have to admit, I read mostly kids' lit, so this was a pleasant "adult" break from my usual fare. It was a bit slower starting than I'm used to, but the beginning ties in very well with the conclusion, and gives added weight to the MC's decision to stay in the town as its Constable. I read it in one night (I started, the Kindle battery died, had to recharge, but I had barely started, I promise), staying up to 1 am to finish. I got the sense there were other books / stories before it, but it reads well as a stand-alone and doesn't require previous story knowledge to enjoy. I have to admit, I'm going to look for the sequel or previous books, if there are any. I'd highly recommend it!