Another good Turing Hopper mystery. Although the concept of a supercomputer private detective is ingenious - like Nero Wolfe, she has to rely on her assistants to help solve the case - the character itself can get a little tiring. The science and philosophy of Artifical Intelligence are explored well, but I'm not enamoured of the Personality. Turing is sentient, but as all she can do is think, she tends to overanalyse everything - her 'thoughts' are italicised in an otherwise chapterless book, and these passages can occasionally drag the story down. The action necessarily depends on Maude, Tim, and now Claudia and Sam, her staff and agents, and these characters are endearing in their humanity; Maude especially is wonderful, although I always champion the assistant!

In this second sequel about online credit card/identity fraud, there is the suggestion of an Archenemy for Turing, and even the possibility of an Evil Twin! I would prefer straight mysteries, but I am intrigued as to the developments in the next novel. ( )

Not as good as the first book of the series but still interesting. Definitely a problem not having read the series in order -- a lot must have happened in book two that is mentioned here. I wonder if there is or will be a 4th book in the series. ( )

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