In the wake of The Da Vinci Code, novels dealing with ancient secrets and strange societies have possibly never been so popular, and here is another example. There is the added twist of it also being a murder mystery, set in a well-described and almost tangible Edinburgh. Having Brodie tell the tale in her own words brings the reader closer to the story, immersing them in the strange dark world that is being revealed. It’s exciting, if a little cliché ridden at times, and with some expurgation you could imagine it being an edge-of-the-seat TV thriller. Giving the tale an added dimension is the theme of the outsider, and the parallels between Brodie and Kailash’s earlier lives. There is plenty in here, and if this is your sort of thing, you are sure to find plenty to enjoy.