They believe they have discovered a path to righteousness. Still, they are a cult, willing to risk the innocence of children. Though she suffers from monumental guilt, Anne risks her life to try to protect two of the innocents. Award winning Laurie R. King shows why she is one of the regal fiction writers of the last few years. However, what make this novel so good are Ms. King's characterizations.
Motives are obvious and bring various players into full scope.
Especially brilliant is Anne, whose dichotomy of feelings makes her one of the best and most compete characters of the decade. Ms. King remains the true king.