So here's the thing about Edward Lee that you should know up front - His books are very, very, violent and gory. You don't get to be the king of splatterpunk by writing compelling stories. That being said, Header is not without its bright points. The story takes place in the backwoods of Virginia and focuses on the exploits of corrupt special agent Cummings and a teen with a penchant for getting into trouble named Travis. Travis is taught by his elderly grandfather about a unique form of revenge on those who have wronged the family in some way. This form of revenge is called a "header". It involves a power drill, sharp knife, and a certain male body part. I'll leave you to fill in the blanks. If you can get past that point without being too shocked, then kudos to you and you'll be treated to flashes of a really good story. For me, it was just too hardcore and I am by no means a prude when it comes to horror novels. It's a shame because the scenes with special agent Cummings are intense and actually compelling. I just couldn't get past the whole "header" thing. Fans of Edward Lee will probably enjoy this new title, but for me it was just ok due to the extreme gore/sex aspects.