Valentine is a soldier and an idealist who’s lost his hope. His search for the Lifeweavers forces him to question who the good guys really are, and how far can good guys go to reach a justifiable end before they must be stopped. The depth of characterization makes these novels much more than pure pulpy fun (though they have both action and humor enough for that, too). I found the world in Valentine’s Resolve totally believable. I found the last stronghold of government absolutely hysterical. And I found the book enjoyable from beginning to end. It’s not always a comfortable read (especially if you don’t like violence), but it’s always captivating. Count me a fan.