Once I started reading, I found I could not abandon this book. Although the outcome of the book is announced on the first page, I found myself becoming more and more involved with the characters. I had several good "suspects" for who would do the shooting and also had marked at least six potential "victims" but was really alarmed and surprised when I reached the end. I felt the characters were well drawn and very realistic, although there was a touch too much "nobel love" between Olivia and Lionel.