Book 3, Unknown World by Chris Pike continues where book 2 left off. Chris Chandler and Amanda Hardy are new characters from book 2 and Dillon's farm seems to be faring well after rebuilding during the last several months. Therefore, it was now time for Chandler to escort Amanda to Austin, TX - as promised - to be reunited with her family (a week-long journey by horseback).

En route, the duo continues to battle people who want to take their stuff and lose one of their horses in a fight. A new twist was their spending time at a lodge where 2 silver dollars bought them each a hot meal and bath. The food was fantastic and filling, and Amanda was just beginning her bath when strange things started happening.

They eventually reach Chandler's parents' farm and settle in when Amanda is kidnapped by a former lover. The family, with the help of locals, formulate a plan to rescue her. They are outnumbered and have to assault the tower in Austin - made famous by a sniper in the 60's. Will they succeed? Who will move on to book 4?

I did find some typos and other errors in the story, the editing on this installment wasn't quite up to par as the previous two books. Onward to #4! ( )