These two tales of bodyguard Atticus Kodiak can easily be read one after another. The first story deals with radicals regarding abortion and the second focuses on a family drama with black ops aspects. In between there are personal relationship issues. And each thriller isn't over until the last chapter. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed by the way the stories ended, because I like epilogues. Ny personal highlights were witty dialogues and some of the strong female characters.