After Sophie and her foster son Ryan rescued Alex from a watery grave it was on to California to find their daughter. They run across a couple of Alex’s old friends, spending a bit of time at the friend’s grandfather’s store, becoming involved in grandpa’s family issues. Later, Alex and the crew spend the remaining time at a ranch commune with a definite cultish feel. Finally getting a bit of action, we’re invited to The Battle for El Dorado! Meanwhile, in California, Alicia is trapped in a collapsed building with a new acquaintance Liam. Afterward, they head to Liam’s home, receiving a particularly unfriendly welcome. Garcia is near, keeping a protective eye on Alicia and the other eye on his gang issues. Maybe someday all these folks will come together to reach some sort of conclusion. Volume three perhaps? Three.point.five for potential togetherness. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.