It’s not often that a mystery novel makes me laugh while keeping me at the edge of my seat, but Off the Grid manages to do exactly that while keeping the plot and story moving.

The characters help bring that plot to life. The cops who’re trying to piece together the similarities between murders in multiple cities – never mind that the victims are scum of the earth. The retired FBI agent who’s targeted for assassination. The friend who convinces him to fall off the face of the earth while she figures out why – with the help of the group she works with. And what a group they are.

As much as the characters rock, they wouldn’t be much without a plot that makes sense and a story that makes you think, both of which we get. So. Cool characters. Believable story. Tight plot. What else would you want from your mystery novel?

drey’s rating: Excellent!