Rise The Dark is an excellent continuation of the Markus Novak storyline that began with Last Words. It is a must-read thriller that pulls you in from the first page until the last. The setting is the beautiful but intimidating vast landscape of Red Lodge, Montana as Novak moves closer to his target and gets drawn into the one place he’s avoided for so long. You simply can’t put this book down. It can be read as a stand alone, but you will want to read Last Words.