Nowhere to Run

This one dwells more on the characters and relationships than most of Daley's work, but is nontheless a good read. It details the nuts and bolts of detective work and political interference in a concise and interesting story. Daley's lead characters are frequently flawed, dislikable people, not unlike many one encounters in real life. It is part of the overall realism which is one of the major strengths of Daley's works.

I was personally disappointed with the ending, but I can't fault the author (I like happy endings!)The good thing about this novel is pace! The author starts out at about 60 miles per hour and gradually increases the pace to the speed limit! He sustains interest and I could hardly put this book down.

The character development in this novel rates with the best of Daley's works. By the conclusion, one can almost feel the bullets flying at the protagonist and the results are virtually palpable. Daley has the ability to transform what, in many ways, is a rather pedestrian environment into an exciting and adventure packed story, with a heavy dollop of sex and romance thrown in to add to the mix. In this novel, he contrasts the gritty world of the New York street cop with the very different world of the French Finance officer, while showing the real parallels that exist in any law enforcement environment. As an ex-cop himself, he really knows his subject matter, but makes it immensely readable. It is a treat to be both entertained and educated in the workings of the police world. A great read