Intricately plotted, varied and interesting characters, meticulously drawn locations and procedures: so far so normal for a Val McDermid. I've read and enjoyed the fourth in this series recently, so decided to go back to the beginning of it. 
 I was not disappointed. The structure of it is different from Out Of Bounds, but the verve of the story is just as captivating. 
 Genuinely loved this book. On to the next!