I've always been a fan of Tad Williams, and while I loved his epic fantasy and loved his epic sci-fi more, I wasn't sure how I'd get into his take on urban fantasy. I shouldn't have worried. There were enough twists and turns in this noiresque to make it a gumshoe novel while the MC is actually an ex-special forces angel who has a shit job of a lawyer advocate for souls. 
 Actually, this was a tortured love story between a star-crossed angel and a grand duchess of hell, but who's quibbling? 
 The plot was fun and pretty much a wild ride. The action sequences didn't suck. The tropes aren't especially original, but how they were all pieced together was pretty damn fun. I always appreciated Mr. Williams for his craft, and his current metaphors were definitely thought-provoking and subtle in a way that reminded me of some of the best mysteries I'd read. 
 I'm looking forward to more.