I am very sorry I wasted my time reading this book. Cardboard characters and thin plotting. This is a book written by an author with a left wing agenda, particularly with regard to illegal immigration. That might be okay except that there no grace, style or nuance. It should therefore be no shock to learn that the villains are a group of CONSERVATIVE RICH WHITE MEN who pull the levers from behind the scenes. The phrase "jumped the shark" applies-in chapter 57 we jarringly learn that these evildoers have their own man on the inside. He is plotting to kill the nice liberal politician who is speaking out on behalf of those poor unfortunates who have broken our laws and entered the country illegally. People on the right are stereotypical cardboard cutouts. There is no depth or substance here, no real discussion of the issues from either the Liberal or conservative viewpoint and certainly no evenhandedness. More to the point, this book is poorly written drivel. Whatever your political bent, don't waste your time reading this tripe.

It's always a treat to open a new Jeffrey Deaver and 'XO' did not disappoint . Taut plotting, excellent, evocative writing and well drawn characters are Deaver's hallmark and this book had it all. 'XO' has lots of twists and turns, keeping the reader totally engrossed. I Love Kathryn Dance as a lead character. Can't wait for the next one.

Every time I read a new Jeffery Deaver book, I always think it's his best yet. But XO really trumps them all to date!! I was riveted to this book and can't wait for his next book!! Loved it!