Robert Crais possesses the sure hand of a master when it comes to spinning a gripping, tension filled and emotionally involving story.The main plot of his latest yarn has to do with Elvis Cole trying to determine the identity of the man who has made a dying statement alluding to the fact that he is Coles long lost father, a man Elvis has searched for most of his life. Is he or isn't he?? His attempt to get at the truth finds Elvis enmeshed in a spider-web of mystery and suspense.Returning characters introduced in previous Crais books include, Carol Starkey, maimed cop of Demolition Angel fame, and her "not so hidden" feelings for Elvis; Lucy, the love of Elvis's life, who loves him but can't seem to accept his choice of profession...and of course Elvis's best friend, the ever wonderful Joe Pike. Add a couple of new cops and a lunatic or two to the mix and you have all the ingredients for an enjoyable read.