What is the author's style in Dead Sleep by Greg Iles?

Iles hits the ground running in DEAD SLEEP, using the first person present tense to create a rapidly moving narrative that rarely slows down. The novel is narrated by the main character, Jordan Glass, and told from her point of view. Most of the exposition of the backgrounds of the characters and the advancement of the narrative is done in dialogue. This is an expedient way to keep the plot moving along quickly.

Iles uses colorful language and frank talk that is sometimes laced with expletives. This type of dialogue accentuates the tough, no-nonsense approach of a police investigation in a largely male setting. Glass, a woman, does not shy away from this environment, and the rough language serves to further define her character.