If you enjoy mysteries and have become part of the Corvus family, which includes Scaurus, Dubnus, Armenius, and many others, then this is the book for you. The. Author's writing style is engaging and in this particular book of the series, Riches demonstrates he can capture your attention without his main characters having to fight off some barbarian horde. Don't get me wrong, there is more than enough blood and gore in this yarn to satisfy the most bloodthirsty reader. The game is a long way from over and Riches has primed this reader to anticipate the next adventure with an exciting end to what I believe to be one of the best books of the series.