Excellent novel, a fun read, one of my favorites. Starting to hate how they are so comfortable, though, the series is developing a samey-ness that makes them less exciting. But this novel pays off well, our beloved old characters in a new situation of peril. I liked the whole setup of the Laconians, particularly the main villain in Singh, very well written. Bobbie was also well written in this particular book. Good stuff. But I'm ready for them to wrap it up. Hopefully books 8 and 9 will come to a grand epic conclusion.