The opening scene is certainly not for the faint-hearted. It sets the tone for the rest of the story, which is quite comfortable in its pace and yet packs a wicked punch here and there.The author has created a main character, who is sympathetic without being overly emotional and smart without being condescending. I really enjoyed the main characters love hate or aura induced relationship with his modes of contact.Despite the fact victims seem to be dropping at the rate of a heartbeat the author has managed to keep the plot interesting, although some of the events are a tad too convenient.I think the ending could have been a little more intricate due to the extended build up, a little less 'all fits into place' nicely. However it was off the wall and quirky.