I throughly enjoyed this book, I got hold of it on Thursday night and by Sunday it was all over! Although I was wondering all the way through when the main characters would emerge, it was very refreshing to see the conflict from a new point of view. This story also gives us an understanding of how an essentially evil leader can convince their followers that they are working for the right cause. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who has read the rest of the series, but if your new to the series you should start at the beginning to understand the nuances througout the story.