I purchased this book from Amazon.com because I have met the author...I only knew that the book had suspense in it. I had no preconceived notions of the book and did not know what to expect.Little did I know that once I started reading, I would have difficulty putting it down. I found myself looking forward during the day to the evening, when I could devote time to reading.The novel is very well written, the characters and plot excellent. A highly recommended read!