Particularly in the earlier sections of the book, this is an absorbing read. The central character, a cop and single mom, is interesting and likeable, and the gritty Cincinnati setting is convincing. As the book wears on, however, the increasing improbability of the story began to wear on me, weakening my interest. Yes, there are lots and lots and LOTS of books about serial killers (in the world of crime fiction, being killed by a crazed serial killer would seem to be one of your everyday risks, like traffic accidents). And yes, there are lots and lots and LOTS books where the cop becomes a target of the killer, either directly or through his or her loved ones. But this book fired full blast on both barrels, leaving me a bit overwhelmed and considerably less interested than I was about 100 pages in. Not bad to pass the time, but forgettable. ( )

Readable, but I found the plot too predictable. ( )