I wasn't sure I'd be able to read this book--sexual violence is an area in fiction I steer clear of--but I'm glad I did because it was a real page-turner (was probably easier for me to read given the author is a woman). How have I not read any of Slaughter's books before? I was sucked right into the story from page one and couldn't look away. Slaughter is a great story-teller, and I look forward to reading more of her books. Anything that keeps me so glued to its pages gets an automatic 5 stars.