Wow! I checked this book out based solely on Goodreads' recommendation, and I'm glad I did. I'd really give it 4.5 stars, if possible. I loved the language, loved the story, and especially loved the characters. I usually kind of feel that book series are cheesy, but in this case, I'm really happy to know there's another book with these great, vivid characters. This is the kind of hardboiled stuff I love the most. Can't wait to read more Don Winslow.