I thought I'd give this series a shot because of the novel-ness of the idea. But I found it fell flat on me. Admittedly, I did not enjoy this near so much as I might have due to the fact that there were NO female characters. I understand that was the way of the world during the templar age, but I had alot harder time engaging and being interested in the small villiage men of the book. Probably will not continue the series.