Narratively speaking, this one is quite unusual for a Duncan - and his choice of performer, if he must write first person, from the outset seemed to leave a lot to be desired. Yet I warmed to Omar through the course of the story and always, even if I didn't quite click with him, enjoyed his wit and verbal dexterity.

A Duncan hallmark makes a book well worth the read of course; in this case it was a great divine convergence and a masterful climax to the story, with ample room for a sequel hinted at the end. Loved it, not overawed, but the next one will be on the to read shortly list for sure.