Not a bad short prequel, but nothing like the power of the series it introduces

By itself this is an okay short story, but it’s clear that, at this point, the author was still developing the character of Dan Kotler, so it is more of an artist’s sketch than the rounded, complex character that appears in the Coelho Medallion.

If you’ve read some of the full length novels in the series, you’ll enjoy this little side dish.

If this is the first time you have come across Dan Kotler, then enjoy it, but don’t judge the series by this prequel. There are much more powerful thrillers ahead. ( )