PositiveOpen Letters ReviewWithin just a few short scenes the mystery-slash-thriller is set up wonderfully. There\'s an interesting, gritty lead character, with a suspicious background and an undisclosed purpose, who is about to step into a potentially volatile situation. One could hardly ask for more ... Leonard\'s writing chops are on full display, though still in development according to Kushins. Leonard employs a style in which there\'s very little pure narration ... Leonard cranks up that heat with his use of uber-realistic dialogue ... Leonard uses this style consistently as he bounces between viewpoint characters, and it\'s effective, but at times it does get a bit schizophrenic when he bounces too quickly ... Unfortunately, it all ends prematurely. Plot threads are left hanging, questions are left unanswered, and thematic posits are left inadequately examined ... Picket Line is certainly mandatory for Leonard completists.
