Ryan finds the stress of the job to be too much for him.

36c -- The Demands of Honor (Part III: The Crime of Punishment)

The third of four books in the Checkwolf series examines the aftereffects of the drama from the end of the previous book, as well as introducing a major new threat to the organization and city they are sworn to protect, all while the team tries to maintain unity within the ranks.

The Checkwolf series is a collection of stories chronicling the activities of Checkwolf's third phase, from its mainstream recognition to its full integration.

Book 3 demonstrates a darker and more threatening tone than the previous two releases – which is no surprise in view of the concluding moments of Book 2.  The ability of the group to function as a team is put under a constant strain, reflecting the difficult times they are facing.