This was one I took a bit of a chance on, and it paid off reasonably well. The book is a relatively fluffy thriller, with a "fish out of water" turn to it. Our hero, Aydan Kelly, finds herself caught up in a bit of misadventure involving corporate espionage, virtual reality, kidnapping and high-fat foods. Which should be a bit much for a middle-aged bookkeeper, but she deals with all these problems with aplomb.
It's one of those books that feels a bit like self-insert, but is sufficiently thrilling that I'm prepared to ignore that and simply enjoy the ride. The plot clatters along at a decent pace, and there's enough twists and turns to keep your interest throughout.
There is a certain amount of shallowness, in that while our protagonist is drawn with a pretty twisted history, which results in her having a very particular mindset, the supporting cast are a bit more two-dimensional. I would have enjoyed them being a little more fleshed out, acting as they do mostly as someone for Aydan to either lust over or beat up, her possessing a surprising amount of badassery.
It's a pulpy read. Good to bash through in a couple of hours, and I might pick up the next couple to see how the author grows.
Recommended.