ufcasey , I'm reading Flamecaster too. I read it a while ago but I wanted to do a quick reread before starting Shadowcaster. I remember liking it, but I just can't seem to get into it this time.
I just finished reading it and I liked it! Though I will say I can see how it wouldn't be a very good re-read type of book. The plot relies too heavily on the reader not knowing what is going to happen next or the answers to some mysteries. Once you have read it, there wouldn't be much "drive" to the story I would think. I'm hopeful about the second book but we shall see (once my library wait list eventually moves up)