The author of this work was what drew me to this title. Peter Blauner wrote The Intruder and I absolutely loved that book. This book however leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The characters are not drawn out very well and the story drags on forever. Many of the players in this book are not needed and just prolong the agony of the reading. The end, although exciting, could have been better. All in all this a book that I have to say would be better if skipped.