I like this as a development in the criminal-focused sub-genre of crime novel, like the Leonards and the Westlakes, where so often the protagonist is a likeable thug, or thief or murderer. The current success of the Dexter TV (and book) series is another exemplar. A lot of the books in this area are fun and action-packed, to go along with suspenseful, and I think this book fits perfectly in that crowd.