Sum Off - I almost feel like you wrote this for readers like me - I absolutely loved it. Enjoyed very word of it, every twist and turn to the very end. This has got to be one of the most enjoyable and entertaining pieces I have read of you. That is in spite of the fact that there is no female antagonist in it - only the mention of one - couldn't resist that, could you? :) Even God, in all his infinite wisdom, enjoys your female villains so I better stop complaining about them As for good or bad, or better or worse,I am not qualified to judge. You are a gifted writer, that I can tell for sure, and its good to see versatility in your writing. And as for God, not just does the old fool pretend he exists, he even likes reading about evil women and is a bit of a racist, eh? I've made up my mind: if that is the god in heaven, I think I'd rather go to hell! LOL! Hope all else is well with you. Best wishes.