Though not as powerful as the first in the series (mostly because the shock appeal does wear off after you've learned a bit of what to expect), the sequel in the Finlay Donovan series still packs a punch. The banter is just as witty and Finlay is still just a bit off her rocker. There is a need to have some suspension of disbelief in these tales and just ride the wave. The story is super fun and fast-paced and somehow the grit of the situation still comes off as just goofy and funny. Hired assassins? Dangerous mob? Death threats? Somehow not daunting, just entertaining. It's a feeling I'm not sure I've quite experienced outside of this series and it's really making me like mysteries again. This series continues to be a good time and the ending wraps up well enough to feel solid while still leaving a nice bit of cliffhanger. At this point, I'm not sure I'll get tired of reading any of these books.