this is an ok read but I am unaware as to when this takes place. the last TPB I read nightwing was in bludhaven PD tring to make a diference, then he became mobbed up and then he was a renegade. this story puts him in new york just hanging out looking for a job. when did this take place? wasen't he going to marry barbra gorden(oricle). I just can't fit this in the timeline. was this supposed to be a TPB before all the other stuff? for this I only give it 3 stars. the story is good even though it doesn't fit the nightwing story line. and the ending didn't solve who the hitman was hired by luthor's people. also i've never seen batman act the way he did in this book. with such emotion toward dick. all in all, OK READ, NO TIE IN WITH THE OTHER TPB'S WHATSOEVER. IT'S NIGHTWING SO IT'S GOOD, BUT THE WRITER SHOULD HAVE READ THE LATEST BOOKS TO CATCH HIMSELF UP.