William Rabkin

Don't make the mistake of going into reading this book expecting it to be something it is not. It is not an attempt at an intricate mystery or deftly plotted suspense. It is not Lehane or King or Burke. It is a nice little pulp story. A little horror, a little mystery, a little sex.

While it is very obvious this was a first book setting up the story for the rest of the series it had plenty of fun to read. It isn't long and is perfect for that quick read when you just want to read something pulpy and escapist. It did a more than adequate job at setting up the series and did nothing to discourage me from reading the next book. I am looking forward to seeing where it goes.… (more)

3.5 stars - A fun, easy read that captured the show's characters but sometimes gags went on a tad too long trying to fill the pages of a book, rather than the tight script of a show. Also, I kept wanting to actually see the characters say the lines rather than just envision them in my head. The strength of the show was not only the sappy dialogue but the delivery by the actors so it left me wanting. Still, it was a fun read and I will probably read the other books in the series eventually when I need a light, pick-up-me read. "You know that's right!"… (more)