I read the first book in this series ages ago and having just re-read my review, it seems I liked this one more but only just. There are numerous problems with this book but I'll start with the things that made me give it three stars; it's easy to read, the chapters are short, and unlike the first book there wasn't so much hitting you over the head with the plot, but more giving you a chance to work it out for yourself. I enjoyed the action and the description of different weapons and the science behind everything they were doing.

As for the bad things... This book is an American action fan's wet dream, but for those who are not from the US, it demonstrates the absolute disregard for lives if they are not American. It's okay for Americans to commit all kinds of atrocities and yet somehow remain completely blameless and yet when other people from different countries and cultures kill an American, it's an act of war. There is absolutely no irony in those two things and at no point in the book is it pointed out that the 'enemy' have killed a hell of a lot less people to protect their culture than this American team has to find and loot other countries' treasures for money. Add to that the fact that some of these characters are just a bunch of walking stereotypes and you have a generic, action fuelled romp. It's almost totally irrelevant what they're trying to find and why, the story is more about the journey. I was surprised by one of the people killed but that was the only surprising thing about this book.

I have the next book in the series which is I believe the last one. I think if it wasn't I'd be giving this series up.