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Another good action adventure with Pike and Cole. I must admit that I got interested in the series more following Joe Pike than E. C. I suspect that both these characters have readers who are more interested in one than the other. The writer presents both of them realistically yet without wearing us out relating detail (though I am thoroughly informed now about Joe's running and dietary habits....I don't need to hear it again. But I suppose I will.)

Here Joe gets involved with a...wait a minute, I better put that under a spoiler warning: (view spoiler)[ Okay, now you know there may be spoilers here, so read on at your own risk.

Joe gets involved with a young woman and the man she says is her uncle. They have apparently fled New Orleans after Katrina and begun life anew, with a business and pluck. Joe apparently likes pluck. When Joe sees the uncle being beaten up he intervenes and (in spite of the uncle's protest that he leave well enough alone) has the police called. Of course things escalate and do go from bad to worse, with Joe feeling responsible for Dru (the young woman) and possibly a bit more than just responsible.

Again, of course, things are not what they seem and things that have gone from bad to worse will manage to continue on to worst. (hide spoiler)] A bit of a departure for Joe's character here but a pretty well done book.

I enjoyed it and have started another Robert Crais book and have another on hold at the library...and consequently AGAIN my own books set on the shelf and go wanting for my attention as I finish library books and get them returned.

I have no will power.

But as I said, pretty good read, intellectual junk food. Enjoy, 4 stars.