Yes, it's the sequel to the book I panned previously. What can I say; I ordered both at the same time, and with my current budget, it's a matter of "damn it, you bought it; you're going to read it!". However, this one is a step up from the first one. I'm about half way through, and I admit, it's entertaining. The Keith Laumer/Harry Harrison comparison still holds, but I'd drop the "not as good as" for this one. Having military experience is probably a big aid to enjoying this, however.