This was the first Billy Boyle novel I read, and it was easy to pick up. Exceedingly well written, the narrative follows many of the conventions of both classic mysteries and of war novels, and are combined in a believable way. The plot moves well—there were times when I did not want to put it down because I was afraid of the action that would take place in my absence—it is that well written. As an inveterate mystery reader, I highly recommend this book. (I now have the task of going and finding and reading others in the series!)