Raised in the Witness Relocation Program after she and her family witnessed a gang-land murder, Melody Grace McCartney wants the life that was denied her. After twenty years, her family is dead and her original case worker has retired. Tired and bored of her current cover, Melody lies to the authorities about a threat, not knowing that the crime family had indeed found her.

Spirited away by her new protector Sean, Melody finds herself attracted to the young agent. Yet, when Jonathon, the son of murderer that wants her dead finds Melody, she is attracted to him as well. Sean promises her more of the same, Jonathon tells her he can end her misery and life in protection, yet how can she trust the man that is supposed to kill her?

Davis Cristofano has constructed a taut thriller that keeps pace with anything currently being published. Fast moving and intelligent, the story does not follow the usual thriller patterns, becoming pleasantly unpredictable. Melody becomes a believable character and the tension is felt by the reader.

Usually, I read several books at once. Chapter here, chapter there. I must admit that I read this book yesterday in one seating, by the fire as it snowed throughout Atlanta. A perfect book for a day in and a wonderful replacement for the Television, after I had finished with the story it felt like I had been to a movie. I found the writing that vivid, I could actually visualize the action.

The interplay between Melody and her two men is almost as good as the interplay inside of Melody. She sees herself as a helpless victim, until her own actions are brought to life through the story. Cristofano has written a wonderful debut novel and I eagerly await any follow-up.

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