I found this Hard Case Crime very good and reminded me of Mickey Spillane or Ed McBain. They are gritty and very short and to the point. The dialogue in this one was great. Even though it is set in modern times, it clearly could have happened in the 50's if for not the use of cell phones. I am going to give this book to Pat on Saturday so she can have a taste of these very new and different books. I can't wait to read the next one.