debated between three and four stars. Call it 3 1/2. There is a plot, and an interesting one at that, although I couldn't figure out how it specifically tied into the disappearances except for general evil mischief. Perhaps the two who disappeared were simply chosen at random and have nothing to do with the rest of it. The book is written mostly in "talking heads" style, with very little to indicate who's speaking, so the reader has to work a bit to make sense of it, and imagine much of the setting and descriptions. Many of the dialog blocks are overly long, and seem to be more lectures or essays than conversation. Having thoroughly enjoyed Bernfeld's detective stories, I expected better. The concept is good; I hope the sequel will be better written.
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