A man with no history, no family, and no connection to anyone including the government. A woman who has stumbled onto a secret. And a young college student on a jaunt to SE Asia, looking for clues to a decades old mystery. What do they have in common and how are they connected? Kent has built a fairly complex and interesting plot that draws diverse people together in an attempt to uncover a conspiracy. The plot is original and intriguing. His writing style, his historical knowledge and his obvious love of SE Asia keep the reader invested despite the plot being a bit predictable in one or two places. His real gift, though, is his characterization. He skillfully builds empathy, not just for the main characters, but even some of the minor characters as well. His character development keeps the reader turning pages expectantly seeking the resolution. Adam Zak and Dreu Sason and the rest are the real delight in this book – and even the most avid mystery/adventure reader will lose themselves in the story eagerly awaiting the outcomes for these characters. A well written page turner that has this reader looking forward to another story of Adam Zak and Unit 1. ( )