It sure could have been interesting to know more about McKoys first mission and (first?) wife, and why the marriage broke up. But all these facts are told in tedious, slow paced, flashbacks or even "confessions" (really!)It should have been interesting to see (and feel) how McKoy would react, when he bumps into his ex-wife unexpectantly. And also the premisse of assassination as semi-religion could have been interesting to explore.So finally this book leaves you with the question: why wasn't it REALLY interesting to read about it? It just simply wasn't. This is a mediocre book, with very little of the normal grumping, or humor or friendly bantering that makes McKoy who he is.If you want to read a better book starring McKoy, read "Dreams of the Raven".