The first thing that you notice about "Dead I Well May Be" is Michael Forsyth's voice. He's witty, mordant, and a bit wistful about how things in his life might have been different. Michael's such a great character that I'd recommend reading this book no matter what the plot. The plot itself is no great shakes -- it's not bad, as such, but you'll know where it's going long before it gets there.Still, I'd rather read 100 books that are as well-written as this one than read a twisty turny novel with all the depth of a puddle of water. (FWIW, I've started reading the next novel, "Dead Yard", and it's much less predictable; I highly recommend it as well).Incidentally, I listened to the recording of the book, and I highly recommend it.