First in a series about the bodyguard Atticus Kodiak, Greg Rucka came into the light for me writing some intense crime comics, been meaning to read his prose for a while, glad I checked it out

In this novel, Kodiak finds himself protecting a doctor who works in an abortion clinic, heat and threats have been steadily rising around her work because of a conference on abortion and female rights about to take place, that the good doctor is scheduled to attend. A very sweet character in the story is the doctor's daughter who has down syndrome or something

It reeks a bit of the Bodyguard movie (circa 92) starrring Kevin Costner and singer Whitney Houston but I'd have to say it's quite enjoyable, an easy read sorta

The picture of Rucka in the back jacket is so funny, his hair is thick! He's a little bald now but that looks fine

Pretty high intensity stuff, I feel for the main character as he goes through a lot of shit, and that does not let up till the end. I hope he finds solace in a new romantic relationship hinted towards the end.. Solid read