This should truly be a five star review. However, there are a few extenuating circumstance is that keep me from leaving it as such.

Jack and Ethan's story is probably the most intriguing story that I have ever read, and probably will ever read. The author's ability to grab your attention and hold onto it is truly second to none. Throughout this entire series your heart grows and breaks over and over again. The way that all of the disparate storylines came together was masterfully crafted, and it made for a truly enjoyable series to read.

My only problem with this book was that the suspense was so intense at times that I had to put the book down and walk away. It took me seven days to finish this book when it really should've only taken me three. But Bauer's ability to get you to the edge of your seat and keep you there for, in some cases a far too extended period of time, left me exhausted.

I do truly love this series! And I don't think that it would have been as effective if it didn't have all of the suspense and intrigue. It was just a little too nerve-racking to me at times.