From London scenes to Mayan jungle to Ann Arbor streets (after living there 20+ years, I think I recognize a few of the people), Jonathan Rowe interweaves an intricate but understandable plot. I especially enjoyed the legal logic, even carried into pirate rules of conduct. The sensual parts were quite well-done, leading to interesting considerations about authorial research. After I finished, I found myself wondering about what the characters were up to in future chapters, as yet unwritten. When the reader continues to think about the characters, that's a sure sign of an entertaining book. ( )