I really expected this to be more angsty. It had all the elements but I believe that since it was told totally from the hero's POV it was difficult to develop him into a mysterious tragic brooding hero. There were a couple of places where I as the reader felt a bit gypped. For example when she asked about his wife and why he went to prison. Instead of us getting to experience his words and feelings, the author just said "and he told her the whole story." That was a scene that definitely should have been written out. It's the kind of place where angst really shines. And if you don't want angst in your book why are you writing about a man who went to prison for killing his young wife's rapist? The characters were decently written. The action okay but not real suspenseful. Over all a pleasant enough read but not a keeper. ( )