However, a few, very slight, hints, appear that suggest one of the books *may* head in that direction. Book 2 sees Miranda and her misfits figuring out how they fit as a more established team, and presents them (and us) with new and intriguing puzzles. Not just one investigation this time, but an increasing number in quick succession, with the threads overlapping & intertwining at great pace. Buchman does an admirable job of keeping track of all the individual streams without completely confusing the reader, and keeps the storyline fresh and exciting despite all the technical jargon that he inserts so seamlessly, and as always, brings everything to a perfect conclusion. He’s also given us a fantastic villain, and I don’t know whether I want her to get her comeuppance sooner, or later, but I know I want to be there when it happens.

Of the 300-350 books I’ve read this year, this is my second 5/5 score – by my criteria - close to perfect. Now I really can’t wait for Condor and I hope there are more in the pipeline!

*I received a free copy of this title from the publisher in exchange for an honest review."