** spoiler alert ** 
 Honestly I'm not sure about this book. Plot was okayish but Ryese was such an obvious villain. The whole fading thing seemed strange. Considering the fact it took about 4 years for this novel to be released and that most of the characters and prior plots grew fuzzy in my mind during that time I just couldn't get into it. 
 Nor sure what the next one will bring I'll just have to wait and see.