Like the first two books in the series, Flesh and Bone's fast pacing makes putting it down difficult - the constant suspense and action and wondering "What's next?" keep the pages turning. The characters are interesting and developed to an extent. The ending, (view spoiler)[when Chong starts turning into a zombie, was a good touch - the characters have the opportunity to grapple with death up close and personal in a way they haven't since Tom died. (hide spoiler)] 
 The major downside to racing pace is underdeveloped characters; yes, they're developed, but no, they're not always complex. Slowing down a little to allow for some additional character development wouldn't hurt the novel's readability. Cliches and stereotypes give away some of the surprises beforehand, but all in all, this book - as well as the rest of the series - are fun, interesting reads.