Anna’s lover Sebastian joins the tour in India. Anna is disturbed -- she wants to keep her personal and on-the-job lives separate. She’s not into relationships, just good, healthy sex. And Sebastian’s career as a mercenary puts her off a bit.

Anna’s bratty sister Elizabeth joins the group as well. Their relationship is anything but sisterly. Elizabeth hooks up with two handsome guys -- at the same time.

Anna is under a great deal of stress. Her co-leader Greg has been sidelined by what appears to be a case of malaria, and the members of her tour group play musical beds in an attempt to get a little physical release along with the cultural benefits of world travel.

This is a great mystery, but I found the author’s use of the first person for both the heroine and the bad guy a bit confusing. While there’s a lot of general creepiness here, I felt Ms. Munro could have telegraphed a few more hints about the villain’s identity.

Tour members range in age from 19 to 32, all single, all horny. Lecherous Lloyd is a joy to hate and the female passengers are all a bit ditzy. Love interest Sebastian is truly to die for, and the settings on the streets of India and by the Taj Mahal make for an interesting backdrop.

This was a great read, even if it left me with unanswered questions. It’s a very enjoyable read.

Overall rating:
Sensuality rating: Very sensual

Reviewer: Lynn Bushey
June 25, 2008