Provine Sael and her band are not yet done with Olak’s Hole, and further Imperial service beckons, even as Grog’s limited people skills are sorely tested. As the year limps deeper into a cold, wet fall, the group will face still more issues as Provine Sael’s conflict with the flesh trade takes an ugly turn, and the long-term effects of the Third North War manifest themselves. While hopes of participating in another major battle fade, Grog and Burk seek violence in which to uphold the good name of their barracks, the Sagrit seek revenge, cultists plot and plan, and in distant hills are hints of improper activity. And as always, the forests press inward, demanding order.
It's a nice story. It has the same strengths of the previous stories: strong characters, high stakes, realistic combat scenes, good worldbuilding, and more. My problem with this story is that we've seen this story. It's the same story as previous Grog stories. And the characters are all in the same place as they started.
Grog is a character I understand, which makes him easy to read about. This is another fine entry in the series. Fights, intrigues, skulking, more fights, and trying to impose discipline on a chaotic world. Recommended.
I love these books although there were quite a few minor editing errors they didn’t detract from the story. Wish it was longer but will definitely look forward to Grog VIII