An excellent second book, following Brilliance.
The characters continue to develop; we see the aftermath of Cooper’s dilemma at the end of Brilliance, a few months later. The cost of doing the right thing is a big theme through this book. On one level, this book has less action; Cooper may have the instincts of a field agent, but he has more responsibilities. Near the end, however, we’re back in the thick of the action. Cooper has
One of the great subplots is the Cooper’s relationships. Ironically, the kids he sacrificed so much for last book are less on stage… but his romantic relationships involve interesting juggling.
It doesn’t end on a really high note, but the struggles of book 3 are well outlined. I devoured this one very quickly and look forward to the next!