This is an amazing novel. I'm appalled that there aren't more reviews for this book. I've long been a fan of Steven Barnes but he really surprised me with this one. This is an erotic, sci-fi, action, mystery from the guy who writes the best fight scenes in the business, hands down. I was trying to decide how best to summarize it, but I just finished reading it five minutes ago and my mind is still blown. Do yourself a favor and read it. Just make sure you prepare for a couple of long nights turning pages because I couldn't stop reading it.