Don't be dissapointed by the tile of this review. It was supposed to get overall response to the story. Infact the story was quite solid and effective for most part. Except where the protagonist is left to witness whats going on, the story was excellent.

I love Michael Connelly's writing. I particularly liked this book because it is different from the Harry Bosch books in that it has a different set of characters. We do bump into some of some characters he has introduced in other books but the perspective is new. In addition since the angle is from that of a journalist instead of a cop or a lawyer, you can tell it is familiar ground. Connelly was a journalist prior to becoming a famous author. In fact my son who is studying journalism at the University of Florida is quick to point out that Connelly is a graduate of the same J school. In this book it shows. His main character is a writer for the Rocky Mountain News. He chases down his brother's killer and uncovers a serial killer.

The way he can change his voice to play so many different roles.

No, I like to stretch out the fun.

Story has good twists, turns and surprises - well written - easy reading and worth your time!

I really enjoyed this book. Another one that keeps you guessing. Great listen!

The narration was excellent. There are so many characters, yet the narrator got every single voice very specific and played each part perfectly. Only odd part: The main character is in his 30's and the narrator sounds much older. It took a while to get used to that. Otherwise - he was a superstar.

The story was very good .. I enjoyed how it made you feel like you were "in" on what was really going on .. but ... were you???

I noticed how the main character was in his 30's, but the way he talked about "making love" was very .. square. I am in my 30's, and I do not know any single people who are as square when they talk like that. It did not detract from the quality of the book, it just stood out to me.

Sidebar: interesting listening to this story in 2012, when it takes place in the 90's. I privately enjoyed hearing about the dial-up computer, or noticing how much easier cell phones would have made things.

Mind-blowing, frightening, suspenseful

He gives each character life and personality, Able to see their faces and expressions.

When I could see Denver and Boulder, Colorado with each sentence written and all the places there. I felt as if I was in the story.

Such a great story made me want to read the next one. The Narrows.

The quality of work you'd expect from this author. A bit dated due to the lack of cell phones but the suspense drives you to keep listening. I couldn't put it down.

It's a fantastic cop/thriller mistery that really kept me going to the very end. I will be reading additional books by this author.

Each time I read a review that makes negative comments about the pronuciation, I have rolled my eyes....till now. When Buck Schimer said, "peedifile" (which he says ALOT) I at first giggled...then rolled my eyes, then got nerved. It gets old quick. Add that to a number of dated technical ideas and this book is a little over the edge of being in it's prime.

It's a great cheap book - but, if I paid full price.... I'd not be happy.

never read the print version

The way the author weaves each character into the story. This story is one that is hard to stop listening to.

The characters are done so well. He has a talent for bringing the book to life. I will look for him as the narrator on other books.

Oh, this one was hard to get away from. Listened to it ALL the time. So many unexpected twists and turns. Well written, well developed. Well performed, able to follow narrator easily. An absolute must read.