Reviewer 1, CNBC always has the ticker tape on it, so people who are into finance always watch that. I am not and never have. But I thought John Case (with whom I share not only a given name, but a surname) was completely right here. But I agree with your review. John Case's novels are not only plot-driven (like all thrillers), but prose-driven: he (I think it is a man and wife team) really writes such crisp, engaging prose that it is hard to put the book down. Reminds one slightly of Stephen King--but King spoils it with his frequent bouts of pretty revolting descriptions. The plot of this book is formulaic; but what other author would treat you to the word "immured" and expect you to figure it out? Elizabeth George? Maybe.