I'd lie if I say it is an absolute MUST READ for all
Deputy Joe fans. I would even suggest you to skip this one.

Not just because it was EXTREMELY short. But it was extremely about well...nothing. I expected more from Kabe's POV. It was a bit disappointing. I didn't really enjoy it.
I can imagine that this short novel was a gift for all fans BEFORE the book3 was released. As a tasty appetizer for a MAIN COURSE - Joe's POV.
But if you read it now, when you don't need to wait for the book3, it is more like an unnecessary ballast on the way there.
Nice but not memorable.