This new series In My Opinion is a winner.  Mat is the alpha hero with the scarred face and sole, brooding eyes and heart. Catherine is the specially gifted scientist that could be the perfect person to make a huge difference in Mat's life in so many ways.

The Ghost ops are divided and scattered.  Some are hiding away in a mountain.  Rice has created such an imaginative community with all the bells and whistles anyone could hope for, for these hideaways.  The rest of the special Ghost Ops unit are either dead or betrayingly soaking up the sun on an island...or not.

The villian is a very twisted Lee, with plans for power and military perfection. He lives and continues his evil thoughts which include Dr. Catherine Young...once she is found, at the end of the book.

The supporting characters who will very probably have a book of their own in the future are also extemely hot and intelligent.  Just the right amount of angst, passion and plot building. There was  touch too much pensive thought on Catherine's part that goes no where and really isn't needed. Do I really care why her school friends all wore glasses? For that reason this isn't the five star that I wanted to give

.  A wonderful read for those who like contemporary military style suspense.