I understood how Karen Whitlaw was feeling. While never been in a
situation like that, it was close. To lose someone so close to you
so quickly, then to lose someone who is supposed to be close to you
soon afterwards would have anyone feeling as she felt. A brave
woman, she uses her head, her instincts, and her fight for survival
to get herself out of whatever situation she finds herself in.
Marc Chastain is one hell of a detective. It's very rare to read
about a detective that uses and trusts his intincts so implicitly
in everything he does, from interviewing a victim, a witness, to
questioning a perp. I love his smooth charm, and the way his inner
self becomes so primitive in protecting Karen. While I think the 'I
love you's came out a little fast, they knew they were perfect for
each other really quickly. And the reader knows it - they balance
each other beautifully.
The plot could maybe have been a little more inventive, but I liked
it. While the reader knows what's what and who's who, the
characters in the book don't and they fight for their lives while
trying to figure it out. The action scenes are great, especially
with Karen. I thing the love scenes were great in their basicness -
primitive and no fanfare - completely raw. The suspense is eased a
little since the reader knows what's going on, but it in no way
takes away from the story.
Excellent! Now I need to get my hands on All The Queen's Men!