This book was a fun read. The author is a former high school classmate of mine, so we both hail from Western New York State where the story is set, and when it comes to reading enjoyment, for me, a great deal is about the setting. So being able to relate to the actual places described in the book was a big plus. Written in first person with a gruff and gritty dialogue style, the main character came across as realistic and down-to-earth, and most of the secondary characters were developed enough to make the story come alive. One caution: the book could use another round of editing for punctuation and word usage, although I think too much refinement in this case could distract from the style of writing and the feel for the main character. All in all, the story seemed to work for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jim, I’m looking forward to your next book. Keep up the good work!