The action is non-stop, but allows you to breathe between gunshots. The characters are unusual and thoroughly delightful. Morgan's friend Sylvia is a recent transsexual who is mad about research (naturally, since she was a former librarian) and offers all sorts of computer help and pounding the pavement contacts.

Brett's writing is economical but fleshed out. Her action is exciting but doesn't wear you out with cliffhanger after cliffhanger as Clive Cussler does, although Brett does create truckloads of suspense. She also draws wonderful characters that you want to know more about. More importantly, Brett is able to distill technical and scientific information into understandable bites. She is a sophisticated writer who has elevated the thriller/mystery to more than just a burning page turner. In truth, though, I couldn't put this book down. I found myself reading into the wee hours, trying to find out who would come across Morgan's path and what would happen next.

I look forward to seeing Morgan O'Brien puzzle her way through another mystery.