I read this *after* reading the sequel, Gorgon Child, which I really liked. That meant I already knew about many of the problems and successes that happen in Streetlethal. I think I would have enjoyed it much more without all the spoilers. :)Still, it's a good book, interesting and consistent future setting. Gender issues, new economy of post-earthquake LA, lots of biomedical advances. And of course action, including martial arts.The cover is misleading, however. There are no short angry chinese martial artists with red eyes. What there is is a tall gorgeous black man, built and trained to be a "nullboxer", and trying to figure out what he will be since he can no longer be that (framed for a murder that was self-defense, burning with a desire for vengeace - and beyond that, what?), and the gorgeous dancer, half her body covered in plexiskin that can burst with amazing patterns of color, who could be his partner if they both resolve their issues in time.Recommended.
