Agent G is back at it again, this time working for the United States government after the downfall of the International Refugee Society, the front for the 26 original “letter” assassins. He struggles with what it means to be human as he continues to be the weapon they made him into because he does it so well. More great dialogue and plot twists keep the story rolling at break-neck speed. The action scenes were fantastic. The plausibility of the black-technology and cyber-enhancements made it so much more than just a spy thriller. This second book definitely has a great Altered Carbon/Bourne Identity feel with plenty of pop-culture nods to all that kind of stuff. The mysteries get more tangled and you wonder who’s pulling whose strings. G wants his limited life expectancy to mean something. There’s more at stake than just money and power. The ending was a jaw-dropper and I couldn’t wait to hit play on the third book.
Again the narration by Jeffrey Kafer was fantastic. His voice lends a perfect feel to the Agent G persona and all the supporting characters. He’s got a confident, well-paced style that keeps the story moving and made me want to just keep on listening.