I watch Decoded on TV and find the show intriguing. Since Brad Meltzer is a University of Michigan alum, I hear about him from time to time. I decided to pick up this book and see what his writing style is like.

I'm pretty sure everyone has heard the story of Cain and Abel - the first murder performed by man. However, the question remains, what did Cain really kill Abel with?

The story follows Cal, from when he's quite young and witnesses another's death until the present, where he is helping those less fortunate than himself. With his partner, Roosevelt, he drives around the city, getting the homeless into shelters, providing guidance for mis-guided youth, and trying to live a more just life. In many ways, he's seemingly trying to atone for the sins of another.

Eventually, Cal must face his own past and decide on the course his life will take - leading him to unveil a long hidden secret.

I really enjoyed this book. When I first started reading, I thought it might not be as enjoyable as I had hoped, but I was wrong. At first it's a touch difficult to figure out who's who or to remember exactly what their contribution to the storyline is. However, the more I read, the more fascinating it became - murder, intrigue, immortality. A mystery within a mystery, that didn't reveal anything until close to the end - what could be better? All too often, I figure out who the main bad guy is, but this one had me going - so many possibilities!

If you like mysteries, I think you'll enjoy this one.