I guess a 2.5 rating would work. I felt as if I was reading 3 short stories that were somehow turned into a novel. The whole storyline taking place in the islands of Georgia had NOTHING to do with the main plot which is a convicted murderer has his sentence overturn and plots his revenge. Oh how did that happen you ask, well the second story is a judge who gave away his vote for a chance to be governor. For a moment that story fit with the plot, but then we travel the road of corrupt politicans. If these stories tie into the main plot can someone explain how? As for the main story, if it was the focal point for the whole book, I would give it a 4. I don't believe Hailey wouldn't of been notifed by the courts of this prisoner's release, someone from her hometown would of told her or it would of been mention in the news. Aside from that, having her be stalked by the killer, was engaging especially at the end when it wasn't exactly who I thought it was. It had a couple funny moments too.