I liked this one more than several of the others. A different spin -- much lower body count, much higher political intrigue. Mitch is still in the middle of things, but several other characters got plenty of time. I have a much better feel for the beginning of the next book which I read a couple years back.

* Couldn't finish
** I had nothing else to do
*** Passed the time, would be **** for genre / author fans
**** Everyone could enjoy this book
***** Everyone should read this book, I'll read it again