This is the first book that John Scalzi wrote, mostly because he wanted to see if he was capable of writing a book. Good news: he is, and it's an entertaining read.

In some ways, the best part of this book isn't what it is, but what it isn't. It's not a war story. It's not a serious edgy cyberpunk thriller. It's not a tormented amnesiac killer. It's a story about someone who does his job well while dealing with difficult people and situations.

It's not a deep read by any stretch of the imagination -- there are some obvious jokes and plot twists you can see coming from a mile off -- but it's funny, it's light, and an excellent read for someone who wants to know what an agent does on a daily basis.