This is the first book I've read by Anthony Hulse; it was excellent. Set in the 40s, the main character sets out to get revenge on the murderer of his parents and twin brothers. Though he's shrewd and clever, he's bitten off a little more than he can chew. The story moves quickly and is very well written; also carefully researched; it takes us to Cairo, Paraguay, the Alps and England; and I also like the characters, who all seemed unique, interesting, and well-developed. Good novel!