Fade to Clear by Leonard Chang, as chosen by Catherine.

Mike: B-
Tim: B- It has more depth than I thought due to Cath's insightful analysis
Jessica: B I liked the story -- writing flowed, but didn't knock my socks off.
Cath: B I thought it was ok, though there was too much description of gadgetry. I think he has a lot of promise as a writer.
Liza: B- An easy read and I enjoyed that. . . It improved as it went along, whether he'd warmed up or did it on purpose.
Karen: B-