I tried both books 1 and 2 in order to be open-minded but was so sorely disappointed by this author once again. this was my second series I tried from this author and found it to be all the same which is disparaging to women, horribly brutal and filled every minute and a half by some reference to prayer or God. I have no issue with referencing faith and beliefs but this author is seriously over the top in so many ways. I will not be trying his work any longer and this one will be getting returned along with book 1. disappointing at best but great performance as always by Kevin Pierce.