Walter Mosley has great skills and brings to life characters that make reading his books A joy.

Lots of twists and turns that are actually believable from an author whose work I’ve been enjoying and admiring for decades. The characters are deliciously drawn and every fault, foible and surprise is enjoyable. Try it because I’m sure you’ll like it.

Way, way down, at levels you wouldn’t want to experience first-hand, but are fascinating in print. The story of a disgraced ex-cop who finds himself on the borderline of doing good or evil. The story is gritty, the characterizations alive and the detail is always precise, down to the clothes and even the “chipped” name tag on a diner waitress’ blouse. Who are the bad guys and who are the good ones runs along a murky line that you wish didn’t exist, but it’s just the way it is.

Enjoyable, interesting, even entertaining in spots, but cumbersome. This novel is not for first-time Mosley readers. It requires a lot of concentration because it presents a bit of a disjointed read. Mr. Mosley is great. But, this is not one of his best.