I had a tough time rating this one. While I agree with Bill -- I don't prefer the "mind puzzle" stories because they are so hard to follow -- no matter how well you think you have it figured out - the fantasy character of the genre allows the author to throw a curve no matter how unrealistic. But I also agree with Steve that this story was really very well done. I was playing it at work and had to re-listen to several parts - and even then may have lost the flow of things. I will rerun it tonight when I turn in and hope I don't fall asleep. Despite my preference for more traditonal mysteries - I gave it a four for artistic merit -- it presented the tale with great talent and direction.