I should've checked it out at the library. The story was not enjoyable and left me with an immense sense of dissatisfaction. The characters are not as compelling as those from The Maze ( love that book). The story line was weak in the sense that the mystery can easily be solved within the first half of the novel by readers. The 'surprise' twist at the end is easy to figure out before it is revealed. Steer clear of this book and spend your money else where.