Brother Odd brings Thomas back on a scope I was hoping to see. It was great to see him in a whole new setting and getting to know all knew people. The story line was a bit far-fetched, but hey, we're dealing with a guy who can communicate with the dead. 
 The monastery made for a terrific setting, and the monks made for great background characters. The pacing made for a true thriller. I'm glad I read through the second novel to get to his one.