Good book(s - first three novels of the series). Not as good as Deathstalker series by Simon Green, but it could be because of the big difference in the books' settings. It took a while to get into it but once in, I enjoyed it. This is much darker in tone than his other books, which, although the protagonists also dealt with the seamier side of their worlds, maintained a more light hearted atmosphere. But it does have the Simon Green trademark of what was know a long time ago as witty repartee. Definitely will search out the other books in the series. ( )