The fact that Gordon Dickson is a master is evident in this first of the Dorsai books. Donal Graeme is “odd”, yet I want to follow him anyway, and this strange power over others is never fully explained in this book. It is hinted at towards the end, an ending which surprised and frustrated me, but leaves me wanting more. Fortunately, there’s more. I will say that the subterfuge and plot twists had me wondering who was next, so I’m almost afraid to read the next book...but I will.