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

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

The story has some intense, immersive scenes, such as David's flashback to his embarrassment in Mrs. Riggs's class. It investigates the very darkest aspects of human nature via David's interactions with Milan and Co. Parallel to this it examines Jessica's decision to leave her husband and children... view book

The story makes good use of specific details to create visual images and thus bring scenes to life. The prose feels compact and clear. POV is firmly established and remains consistent. The conflicted relationship between Connor, Liberty, and Ashley injects some wonderful, focused, internal conf... view book