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I don't hand out many 5-star reviews, but Damaged deserved it for many reasons. I didn't find more than 3 or 4 grammar errors in the entire book ... and yeah, I'm a Virgo (so grammar and spelling errors throw me off the plot). Star One. There were several main players in the book, but they were all so well drawn and complete that I didn't find my elderly brain reeling with the question "Wait, who is this, again?" Star Two. The background and action was written in such a way that it kept me totally involved in getting to know each character, fascinated with learning small things from their past that helped define them as well as discovering their strengths. Kate Lange was laid open for us to recognize that sorrows and fears in her life often drove her to kick herself into gear, and to face everything head-on, while being cautious of placing herself into harm's way. Confidence that was warranted, but self-preservation. Star Three. The story was riveting, didn't defy credulity, and was truly difficult to put down (okay, I admit it ... I didn't put it down until my hubby poked me at 4am). Star Four. And lastly, not only was Kate Lange NOT a super-human whose feats were impossible to be believed ... not only was this was a mystery that is so ghastly that it twists my heart to imagine even a small part of it being possible ... but it was a mystery with people who were realistic, some likable, some detestable and maybe even a few whose self-importance outweighed anything human. And I was glad to finish it, because I think I'd stopped breathing. Star Five. I will totally be seeking more books by Pamela Callow, and Kate Lange is more than a character in a book, now. She's someone who I respect and find fascinating. I look forward to "seeing" her again! Star Six (oops ... )