This was my first book by Iris Johansen. I enjoyed the book, as I usually do when I choose a book. The plot, with it's many twists, was a little hard to foresee, but I kept in mind that it was "non-fiction." There is no doubt we are clueless as to what really goes on behind the scenes in Washington, and this does offer a new idea, or at least to. I did enjoy the story line. Insofar as the characters go, the thought of Fiske was conceivable, as was Margaret, Sandra, etc... even Logan. My biggest problem was in regards to Eve. The more I read the more I began to doubt her character. She became irritating and unbelievable. For such a strong and educated person, her judgements and reasonings were pathetic and weak. If Ms Johansen issues a sequel. I will not read it nor recommend it. However after reading the other comments, I will purchase another Johansen novel and see......