I just finished The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles, who is one of my favorite authors. I think I've read all of his books. I listened to the audio unabridged version and it was almost 24 hours long. The story takes place in Natchez, Mississippi, and it's all about murder, violence, and a battle with two psychopaths who are profoundly evil and immoral. I read a review by Patrick Anderson of the Washington Post and he wrote, "It's hard to think many women could read it with pleasure; and, even for us insensitive males, a strong stomach is useful." Nevertheless, I found it exciting!