This book was a treat, full of intrigue and the quest for vengeance. Val Gunn provided a lush background for his murderous spies and devious assassins to carry out their deeds. In a world of ghuls and other demon-spawned beasties, these humans must muddle through for my entertainment. And I was indeed mightily entertained. In fact, when this book ended, I was tempted to give it another go.