If you like a well drawn, engaging "real" protagonist, an intriguing plot and a southern setting, buy this book!! The introduction to Sydney Teague, her office colleages and the cast of characters alone is worth the price of the book. In addition, you get a page-turning, suspensful story. The author does an excellent job of capturing Charlotte, N.C.'s new south personality in a handful of well-chosen sentences.I've had the privelege of seeing an early draft of the second book in the series. It brings an already excellent start to an even higher level.Anne Grant is an author to watch. You will be proud to say "oh, I've been reading her for years" as her reputation grows.