I understand that aspect of your frustration with the novel. I am curious about where the authors take the Siri Bergman character in the next novel though, just to see what happens. Thanks for reminding me, Margot, I should have put in a warning for pet lovers, who might not like this book. It was a funny read in that some of it was so interesting and some, frankly, naff -- I wonder if this is a result of the dual authorship? Maxine -- Oh, now that is an interesting question about dual authorship! I know from having written a few things myself as part of a team that it isn't easy to co-ordinate everything so it reads smoothly. You may have a point there. Interesting to see your thoughts on this. I've just finsihed it myself & can agree with most of what you've said. I didn't find Siri very sympathetic and her attitude could be very frustrating! I would add that I felt the story about Siri's husband was going somewhere but felt that petered out. Interesting review Maxine, You mention that some of Siri's behaviour seems incomprehensible. From a psychological perspective (and one of the authors is a psychotherpist )that is precisely the point.Siri is under considerable stress and anxiety ,and her mind/brain is not working 'properly ' -- hence the erratic seemingly incomprehensible behaviour. As for the darker side of the perpetrator's psyche. I am prepared to accept this in a crime novel ,provided it has