3 1/2 stars

Not many books end quite the way this one does, but it's part of an ongoing series, so I have no complaints.

Fairly interesting mysteries, interesting characters, and good writing all make this book worth reading. Or, in this case listening to. The narrator used a surprisingly flat tone, but it was just right for the story. ( )

Everyone in this book is on a heart-wrenching bum trip and refusing to pull themselves out of it. There's a crime but we don't really get to solve it. We get to listen to everyone belabor their misfortunes while we catch the guy who we know did it. Gets two stars for being a half-way decent soap opera and where I'm not a fan of soaps, they have their place in the world occupying folks who haven't figured out that they have the ability to direct their own lives. ( )

I read this as a follow up to "Crazybone" which I enjoyed more. This had a two plots that intertwined and got a bit convoluted at times. Interesting nonetheless. Surprise ending that I didn't guess. ( )