This is the sequel and the story does not slow down one bit. I am already into the next book into the series and cannot wait to continue with it. The best part of this story is that the events are believable, the story is woven from the fabric of daily events and if the path we are on is not changed some of the events of this story are going to come to pass, it is not that this book is prophetic, it just deals with events as they unfold and takes things to the conclusion that the author sees as unfolding in a totally realistic manner.
Highly recommended, this is a great series.