This writing was intriguing from the first sentence. Loved it. Awesome as always.I always love reading anything by this author and have a large collection of his books. However I think this one with the mystery has you wanting more from the first page. I loved the realistic qualities of the characters and the pictures painted by the words from a master writer. I can only dream to be that good one day.He takes you into a whole new life with his characters and vivid imagery. He makes you think and feel things that you never thought you could. You feel like you are right there with the characters living out their lives and stories. Sharing their hardships and confusion and triumph. Definitely a must read.