this is a GREAT read. Kay and Lucy's arch-nemesis, Carrie Grethen, returns! BUT, as in all Cornwell novels, the book ends before you realize what happened. if you're waiting for an actual confrontation between Kay and Carrie, stop waiting. it doesn't happen. and if I've spoiled the ending (which I actually haven't), then you will be missing a great book, classic Cornwell, just seems like the ending is only two paragraphs long...