I'm so glad this book came out *after* finals week or I certainly would've failed. I had such a hard time putting this book down. The premise of the book certainly caught my interest and after the first chapter I was hooked. Frost Easton, an Inspector for SFPD, is a likable character that charms you immediately with his personality and his cat. Although Frankie wasn't my favorite character she is crucial to the story line and I understand why she was written in the way that she was. As far as thrillers go, I just had to find out what was going to happen next and to who, so it definitely qualifies. Although, like most readers, I was sure I knew who the perpetrator was it still kept me second guessing until the very end. This is my first Brian Freeman book but this made such a good impression that I'm going to try his other books next.