Review: Another charming story from Josh Lanyon
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 28, 2014
A short story about thief-turned-novelist Noel Snow who once seduced FBI agent Robert Cuffe before disappearing with the spoils of one of his heists. Snow has gone on to model one of the characters in his book series after Cuffe and, though it's been years since they've seen each other, he still finds himself fascinated with the lawman. So it's with a bit of a thrill (both excitement and fear) for Snow when Cuffe shows up at his home just before Christmas. Cuffe makes it clear he's there as part of an investigation and is convinced Snow is guilty - but can Snow prove he wasn't involved in this recent string of crimes? Can he find a way to get Cuffe to forgive him for what happened years ago (and since)?A shorter story, but very well-written, which is something I've come to expect from Josh Lanyon. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Cuffe and Snow and their exchanges throughout the book make both the tension and the way they both feel about the past really come to life on the page. I definitely give this one a recommendation.