I reread this one avidly, as is usually the case with
Connelly's work. It had been many years and I found it just
as remarkable. I would say that this debut novel remains one
of his best books. All the Connelly virtues are there: an
intricate plot, a deft control of pace that doesn't let the
reader drift for a millisecond, realistic characters, a
certain distance in the telling, interesting use of locale,
and a rollercoaster last act. This one is likely to become a
classic of crime fiction.
Best,
mrt
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