As a result of VanderMeer's deliberately cryptic play with narrative, it isn't revealed until «Authority,» the second book in the trilogy, that the character who inspired Lena is of Asian descent, while the character who inspired Dr. Ventress is half Native American and half white. (latimes.com)
This is the second book in a trilogy, so closure is not in the cards this time around. (bigpicturebigsound.com)
The activities that transpire in the game itself actually serve as a tie - in to the second book in the trilogy entitled Hidden Empire, due out later this year. (cheatcc.com)