I've waited breathlessly for each book of this series to be published. I've been disappointed with a several which focus on minor characters like class-fixated, boring Barbara Havers. George's best books in this series have "starred" the Lyndleys and their best friends, of whom I am most fond. Strong plots, interesting relationships, and intelligence characterize these books, particularly the early ones.This book is the worst of the series. Serial killers have been SO overdone, and George doesn't do them as well as other authors. Maybe George is simply tired of the characters. The ending shocked and revolted me. What a dirty trick on George's faithful readers.I will never buy or read another book in this series.