Not as engaging or re-readable as some of Lowell's work, but a solid read with a nice mix of romance and thrills. The main bad guy was obvious from the beginning, but I liked how the book kept you guessing how involved his family and associates were.

Elizabeth Lowell books are obviously fairly formulaic but I still find them to be an enjoyable quick read. I think her books are at their best when they are part of a series so she has a chance to develop the characters and story a bit more. I especially like her series that deal with rare artifacts. This series is one of hers that I think works the best.