Last one for me. See previous comment. It is getting better in the "gimmicks" department, but not enough for me to continue with the series. Patterson is very prolific tho, so might give a try to some of his other series (Alex, etc). It's not bad, just what is called in French de la littérature de gare, ie something you buy to have soemthing to read on the train, and then discard it. This fits admirably the bill for any longish trip. Passes the time without racking your brain, and can safely forgotten the minute you step off the train, boat, plane or whatever,