Livia Lone

Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart. Right up front you need to understand that it that takes on some brutal subjects – human trafficking, rape, and sexual abuse of children (basically, slavery in various guises). In this book, some descriptions of abuses and violent encounters are very detailed and graphic.

Having said that, I quite enjoyed the book. Having previously read some of Eisler's John Rain books, I knew to expect a thriller with interesting characters and a lot of graphic violence. I wasn't disappointed.
The protagonist, Livia Lone, is an interesting character – intelligent, strong, attractive, driven, and emotionally scarred. Her story is told in two timelines. Then: following her experiences being trafficked and abused as a child and adolescent, and Now: as she tracks down monsters in the present day and wrestles with her inner demons. The story is fast-paced and Livia is one seriously tough lady.

Barry Eisler narrated the audio version himself. And, it turns out that he is a very good narrator. A multi-talented fellow he is.

Good book – solid four stars. Recommended, but do take my warning above seriously.