Black Mountain

Shameless abuse of the word ‘towards,' but I think we all have a phrase we abuse until someone points it out. I figured it was a mannerism that would've been kicked by book #4. Objectively, the use of the word seems to be getting more frequent. I think it's even more obvious in audio format. Characters are always going ‘towards' something.

That aside, a thrilling adventure with just the right mix of sci-fi, espionage, and mystery. I stand by my earlier assessment: I'm hooked on the series. Also of note: the death count seems to be rising. This book had characters been snuffed with Matthew Reilly like efficiency.