An interesting little story, following two main plots that are told in alternating chapters. A cute device is used wherein one plot is told from first person, and the other is told in third, separating the two stories nicely. One is set on a sci-fi prison world; one is set on present day earth. The two stories do come together at the end in a wild somewhat rushed fire-hose of twists and revelations. It does make for a fun, although mostly sci-fi pulpy read. And, the main story doesn't really end, but is TBCed for the next book. ( )