As a playwright struggling with a concept for a stage thriller, I bought this script based on the description, the author's reputation, and some of the reviews. The good news: this is a highly entertaining play, with surprising twists and turns throughout. The bad news (for me): "Accomplice" exposes all the old techniques and cliches of writing for the stage in this genre, making the writing of my script more challenging. I don't know whether to thank Mr. Holmes or to curse him. In any case, he certainly raised the bar with this terrific play.