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That's the backstory, and it's a good one, deftly crafted by Connelly who knows not only his way around the intricacies of law, but writes wonderfully realistic and compelling characters. I've never seen him miss on either score, and he doesn't in The Brass Ring, either.

If you're already a Connelly fan, adding this one to your list is a no-brainer. If you've never read him, this is as good a place to start as any. Either way, be prepared to set enough time aside to pretty much read it from beginning to end. That, after all, is another Connelly trademark: books that just can't be put down easily.

P.S. I read this in electronic format on Amazon's Kindle device, but couldn't see a way to indicate that. Then again, it hardly matters. It's a good book, no matter how it's read.]]>