A well-written novel that spans genres. A combination of mystery, romance and human intrigue. At times it's Tom Clancy, minus the cloak and dagger. Ames creates a motif using a palette that combines the most proper of English, a bit of slang and the right amount of juxtaposed humor. A yarn that seems unbelievable yet leaves the reader with a resounding "what if..." and an indelible appreciation for life's twists of fate.