text: Fantastic writing draws the reader into the characters' lives
  
  Best described as historical fiction, although not in the romantic sense, this novel is exceedingly well written. I was pulled into Charles' life from the first page. I loved the development of the character, Charles, and his alter ego Bulldog. I did not find the story dull or slow moving, as the critical reviewers did - the pace was just right for me. The writing is an integral part of the story, as Charles is an aspiring reporter. Entertaining and immersive, there is also some suspense and tension as Charles becomes involved with not one but 2 crime families on his way to realizing his dream.