I'm a little late for the party, but I finally read it.
Before ch10 I wanted to strangle the VP and Geoff, after ch10 it's a deserved handshake and a pat on the back to start. There was a couple surprises, one being the VP's family.
+2 on the nailgun. Hopefully they were the spiral coated type, good for infections and can be tough to get out.
If you haven't read it, do so along with the rest of Cole's catalog. You won't find it boring.