Quirky characters worked well in advancing this light mystery in which lawyer Manny and forensic pathologist Jake focus their combined energy and expertise in resolving a creepy crime confounded by greed and ambition.Predictable with some too-simple conflict resolution, the ending left me feeling a bit slighted. The infatuation and ultimate sexual entanglement of the two main characters not only didn't add to the story, it actually undermined the initial descriptions and early development of the co-protagonists.Still, it was a light, fast and fun read; better for escape than for satisfaction.