I actually think you could and be just fine. Book 02 is strong, and I think it works as a starting place. You'll miss some of the character arcs, but you'll probably be okay.

@Bill Snodgrass I got through the flashback in book 1. I might try reading from them both at the same time.

PS. Liking Fuller a lot. And Emilee is my kind of woman.

@Apparition Life I like Fuller and Emilee a lot, too!