This book was one of my first introductions to Peter James and his fantastic gripping, nail biting, butterfly's in the stomach writing. I must have read this book in about 4 days, obviously with work and other commitments in between, otherwise I would never have put it down at all and read the lot in maybe 1 day. The main aim of the story is to play a so called 'Joke' on the groom to be, with a really scary, and exciting story that follows, and eyebrows raised mouth open ending. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book and would definitely recommend you give it a read. I'm actually a converted (American thriller) reader now as I did think only American authors went too far with the gruesome stuff but I stand corrected. (Check out all the Roy Grace editions, FAB)