Quite Ugly One Morning

Quite Ugly One Morning by Christopher Brookmyre opened with one of the most graphically described, gruesome murder scenes I have ever read.  I had to assume the author was competing for some kind of “most gross scene ever” prize and for a while there I had my doubts about the book.  Once I got past that scene and into the book itself, though, it turned out to be a very good book.  It had interesting characters, a reasonable plot, and made interesting points about “managed medical care.” 

All in all a book I would recommend, though I might suggest skipping the pages at the beginning (unless you like being grossed out).