Definitely liking the format of the story: opens with Tempe coming into consciousness in the dark & finding herself bound then flashbacks as to how it all began interspersed with her effort to escape.Really did not like where there are so much anger & frustration - is it all necessary? Is it like that in reality with forensics? Especially didn't like where Tempe knows she's angry and she's going to be rude but doesn't care anyway. During those parts of the book, I nearly decided to give up but... I pressed on, being a loyal fan (don't know how much longer this will last...)However, the last, perhaps, 1/3 of the book was truly enjoyable. When everything was falling into place even though Tempe didn't quite realise until right near the end who really was her kidnapper, and her determination & courage was admirable.Still, I won't be in a hurry to read the next installment...