I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.This is the second novella in the trilogy. I loved it!Steve "Chic" Ciccone has retired from the FSA and is living in Italy with his new wife, Diane. Steve is a fantastic character. He is one of the good guys, fighting to keep America and the rest of the world free from terrorists.This is a fantastic story. It captured my attention from the first page! It is a wonderful thriller, full of danger and intrigue. A word of warning though. There are scenes of torture that are pretty graphic and are not for those of a nervous disposition. That being said, this book is well written from beginning to end. The story flowed beautifully and the tension built into the final crescendo. I am now looking forward to reading the final installment in this trilogy.Frank Ruffolo has written a fantastic thriller that has taken the all too realistic threat of terrorism, and captured the absolute horror and chaos that they (the extremists) thrive on. I highly recommend this book (and series) if you love thrillers/suspense novels. - Lynn Worton