I would give this ten stars if they were available. I couldn’t wait for the third installment of this masterfully written trilogy. And now, I’m sorry it’s over. Greg Iles is a magnificent story-teller; a genius with a pen. A history lesson, a love story, betrayal, a murder mystery, harrowing action, spectacular courtroom drama, corruption, incredible sadness… Everything one could ask for in a well-written story. Iles definitely saved the best for last. Mississippi blood is definitely thicker than water.