The author's style is simple and straight forward. The book is a real 'page-turner.' a leisurely read. The author's intent is to entertain. The background is minimal and does not affect the atmosphere. The focus of the story is on people and the psychology of characters.
Characterization focuses on one or a few male characters.
The characters are developed over time. There are series characters, followed through and developed over several related novels. The book will leave you feeling anxious, agitated, disturbed. The book is serious, challenging, sober, formal, solemn. The ending wraps everything up.