This was the coolest audiobook I have ever listened to, hands down. Blackstone audio really won me over with this one, will be listening to them more. That aside, the story really is wonderful. I'm a fan of swash-buckling classics and The Mark of Zorro satisfies. If you like the movies, the book is a wonderful addition to the world of Zorro. All the talk of honor, of traveling to Pueblos and drinking at taverns, reads like the Three Musketeers but in the days of Spanish California. Even if you have a hard time stomaching classics, this story is short enough that you can get through it quickly.