On the whole a good and engrossing read that pleasantly (if that's the right word, given the genre) passed the time. However, it was not without fault. The characters were pretty flat and I find it hard to believe Riley would have been allowed on anOn the whole a good and engrossing read that pleasantly (if that's the right word, given the genre) passed the time. However, it was not without fault. The characters were pretty flat and I find it hard to believe Riley would have been allowed on an active case when she was so mentally distraught. Her actions were extremely rash and frankly, unbelievable in places. Also, the author asked the reader to swallow some fairly large 'coincidences' without question. Torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I read it eagerly so it had some merit....more