This book never had a dull or slow moment. It is one of those "one more chapter and I will go to bed" books. But one chapter turns into another that turns into another. I finished this in 2 sittings - partially because I was sort of sick the day I started it and slept about 6 hours more that day. It was such a thrilling read that kept me guessing. And I enjoyed all the military/marine-speak, as well. This is one of the first (may be the first?) straight up military thriller I have read and it ROCKED! Can't wait to start the followup novel, Sins of the Father!