I was not prepared for the heartbreak in this. Soooooo not prepared. N.R. Walker can write scenes that will have you crying like no other. Alec and family are called once upon to save the world and they are doing it with quite a bit of flair what with Alec being a very, Very, VERY powerful vampire. But even so as Eiji said it is time for them to take it easy after this. So much history, geography, myths and legends throughout the series, paired with adventure, romance, humor and heartbreak. A truly do not miss series with impeccable narration from Joel Leslie.