The author introduced the chaotic world of the music industry as seen through the desperate eyes of the recording studio. Many a time it's faced with having to pander to the whims and follies of so-called recording artists. The character of the main protagonist was well-drawn. The scenes were easy to follow and played out well with no digression from the entertaining storyline. A rock-solid ending spun this novel into overdrive.

Dan, an agoraphobic owner of a recording studio runs his share of the business entirely from home. To keep in step, he's had the studio bugged. There are hidden microphones everywhere. This allows him to eavesdrop on the daily chatter while in the safety and solitude of home sweet home.

Enter the main protagonist - Edward Gunning. He's going to school for audio engineering. As part of his curriculum, he's required to find a 10-week internship at a recording studio. In no time at all, he found one that fit the bill just a few hours away in Cleveland, Ohio. Low on cash he was able to share an apartment with a friend who also worked at the studio.

During his stint at the studio, Ed came into contact with many interesting artists. One in particular aroused his curiosity. He felt he was more than just weird - more like psychopathic. In a drug-induced haze, the client admitted planning a killing spree at a local high school. Ed couldn't be sure if this was the drugs talking or if he was for real. Though he was genuinely concerned. The studio's owner Dan overheard all of this from home. His first thought was calling the police. But then he thought they'd be a little too slow to react. Time was running out.