This book brings us back to the Eddings pace to which the reader is accustomed. I was very glad that the pace returned to normal after the last book. As per-usual, the banter is on point, and the story is very well written. Have I mentioned that I adore Silk as a character, 'cause I really do love him. The way he drives everybody up the wall is simply fantastic (Though, I might not be so amused if any of his cracks were aimed at me).