Morrell is a very skilled author and one of the best. I've read Assumed Identity, Desperate Measures, and The Totem. My favorite is still Assumed Identity which is one of the most exciting books I've come across. The Protector is my second best from Morrell and it is well worth the read. As other reviewers have stated it could easily be a movie. It keeps you enthralled with his writing style and the action scenes. The plot builds up climatic events quickly and the book is hard to put down. I especially enjoyed the ending which was set in a perfect location. I look forward to Morrell's next novel.