As you may have read in other reviews the first few chapters of this book alternate between two totally different subjects. Grisham did a masterful job joining the two. I didn't see it coming. I should have. The book is an easy and quick read. No problem following it at all. I especially enjoyed the CIA agents with their gadgets. The only negative thing I can say is that I'll have to go at least a year before reading another one of Grisham's offerings.