content: This is a fine, fine book. Good job, Mr. Allen, and welcome to the dark, dark world of Thomas Harris.I went through alot to get it. You cannot find it in the store and that's not fair. But when it came I read it and liked it very much. What a great plot! I was completely fooled by the end, because I thought I knew who the killer was. I was so wrong. Mr. Allen has a very unique style that makes you want to read on. The story is real dark and surprising like Silence of the Lambs was, but in the ghetto. He has so much insight into his characters, male and female, and he always reveals the truth about them, good or bad. I was very sad about M Gantry's childhood with her sister. He is not just telling a good story, he makes you completely fall in love with M Gantry, the virgin detective, who is the best female action hero I've read about ever.I kept seeing this as a movie. I hope. I hope.Sincerely,Amelinda Fernandez