This is one of the best books I haven't read in a long time! Seriously. I listened to it - on CD on my commute and towards the end, it was hard to get into work and hard not to sneak a listen in the middle of the day. This is Simon's first and I sure hope it isn't his last. New York native, Dan Reles is a detective on the Austin, Texas police force. The story is set in 1988 and Reles picks up the case of a drugged up hooker part of who's body was found in the woods. Those body parts started a wild story that was beautifully read by an actor named Scott Brick. It's a good thing I take the bus to work - driving and listening to this would have been dangerous to all. ( )