It has a lot of intense graphic sounds (explosions, gun fire, knife throwing sound effects…) to accompany the plentiful action scenes. It helped keep me alert as I listened to this audio book while driving home from Elko, NV to Carson City, NV. If this is your first DEATHLANDS story you will not understand the interactions of the characters and the back story given through out will not be complete enough to alleviate the confusion. Those who are familiar with the series will not be overly impressed by the tale. I am giving it 3 stars since it helped kept me out of the ditches on my drive. This audio book will be registered at BOOKCROSSING.COM then sent to Arizona to be enjoyed be my sister and brother in-law.