A few days ago I ranted about writing love scenes in a bland, cliche fashion--throbbing members, cream, tight sheaths, etc. Well in Bite of Silence you won't be getting that. Indeed  Hughes writes scintillating, love making scenes, with a light touch.  There is no typical nookie here! If there is any issue with the book it is the titanic dimensions of the immortal Spartan in Twyla's dreams. his hand spanned her entire back.  And, the size of certain parts of his anatomy defy all logic (In Young Frankenstein, Inga, played by Teri Garr,  calls it a Scwann Schtucker).