It’s so unfortunate that the series has hit this rough patch of an installment! There isn’t a clear narrative thread, but you can see that the author is trying out new writing techniques with his flashbacks, so I am hopeful that they will continue to find their voice and that the strong intrigue and growth in the initial portion of the series is found again in some form. On the other hand, Travis Baldree is crushing it as always in terms of bringing the characters to life