Parallel to the investigation, Sam faces intense personal pressure. Her estranged husband, Chris, is stalking her and refusing to let go of their past, adding a layer of domestic tension and emotional turmoil to her professional duties.
A few readers feel the book is essentially a short story padded out into a novella. Availability
Some critics find the "inane conversation" and bickering between police officers to be extraneous filler that slows down the actual mystery.
Reviewers frequently describe it as a "page-turner" that can be finished in a single sitting or afternoon.