The book has a clear protagonist in the POV character, Errol Black. As he's a PI, his motivation for pursing the investigative work is understandable, and since he pursues the investigation aggressively, this gives the story its plot. I think the book does a good job of growing the mystery as it... view book

I found the prolog to be solid and gripping. I think it is the right length (not too long), the right energy level and the right intensity level for the introduction to a thriller. The novel as a whole contains a lot of intense scenes and a lot of action-packed adventure. My main concern is tha... view book

The story has a nicely convoluted set of relationships between the four main characters, and I feel this provides a good backdrop for a romantic murder mystery. Most scenes seemed to contain conflict, which I think is essential. The story also spans a range of genres from romance to suspense to my... view book

The alien view of human sexuality does add a interesting twist to the story. I also think that the story does a good job of teasing the reader, gradually building up the erotic tension. The descriptions of sex seem well-done. Although Jay has a goal and he encounters obstacles to achieving that... view book

I like the feel of the novel as a story set in a near-past historical period, featuring political intrigue and Cold War-style operatives. It reminded me somewhat of "Day of the Jackal." I feel that the story demonstrates an impressive knowledge of post-WW2 geopolitics, and the coverage of Paris an... view book