3.5 stars. Claire is a bit of an idiot, but that didn't turn me off from this fast-paced psychological thriller; if anything, her character was more believable because of her frustrating lack of agency. The other characters were also quite well written. This book is among the most gruesome I've ever read, but the suspense was sustained throughout and the ending was gratifying so it was worth it. I will probably check out her Will Trent series next.