I have listened to around 10 of his 16 books. His character development makes me care about several of the men and women who inhabit his stories. I find the plots exciting, unpredictable and satisfying. There is no deus ex machina that produces some saccharin, macho or romantic ending. His noble characters endure sufferings and the villains as well. Some of the villains survive and some of the heroes are killed. Even if they survive they often need to recon with the aftermath of their misfortunes and adventures.
I highly recommend him to thoughtful readers. There is realistic brutality, pride and humility, courage, cunning, treachery , faithfulness and long suffering. I am reminded of Jeremiah 17:9 - “The heart is deceitful, above all things, and desperately wicked. Who can understand it?”
But there can also be repentance, reconciliation and salvation. God is good.
May Ron rest in peace.
John V
Okinawa, Japan