The novel is written in modern English. The language of the novel is clear, simple English that is often enhanced with slang common to modern speakers. The novel does not use a lot of foreign words, but does include slang that is common with people who like to participate in games, especially role playing games. The criminal of this novel is one of these types of people, therefore the slang of the people with whom he spends a great deal of time is important to the development of the plot. There is also some slang words in the novel that are used to describe police procedures.