As you start reading this book you will wonder, "what in the heck is going on"? The way the author weaves around and adds small details little by little is this fun of the book. It becomes addictive. By the end you learn how and why but there are so many more questions to be answered. Of course there is a sequel. Pines, is to hard to put in a genre. It's mystery, horror, sci-fi and, romance. Enjoy the adventure.