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While I enjoyed reading this book, there were a few aspects to its denouement that didn't ring quite true with me. I can't say what these are without revealing big spoilers, but some characters appeared to act out of character, or suddenly and easily (after trauma) change character, and - for me - this wasn't sufficiently explained. If anything it seemed some reactions and developments were more to steer the direction of the story than for the characters to remain credible. This sort of thing tends to jolt me out of the virtual reality of a novel and reminds me I'm reading - which is not a good thing to happen.

But these aspects, which are most likely down to my subjective opinions about writing, didn't spoil the story for me. I'd definitely read more from this writer. There are mysteries within mysteries, the writing style is skilled and easy on the eye, and while I guessed who the 'baddie' was quite early on, the way this was eventually revealed was still chilling. ( )