Having read and thoroughly enjoyed Christopher Reich's first four books, I waited for "The Patriots Club" with eager anticipation. I was disappointed to say the least. The story seemed derivative; elements of it could have almost been lifted from the film "Enemy of the State" and alterned only slightly. And did anybody bother to edit or proofread the text? Throughout the book, the Washington, D.C., suburb of McLean, Virginia is spelled "McClean". I know, I know, this is a nit: but to me (who grew up in the D.C. area) it also shows either a lack of attention to details, or a lack of caring. Reich is capable of much better.