sentences:  The second novel acts as a prequel of sorts to the game, with the plot focusing on Paula, a war veteran-turned-mercenary, and her struggle in the diamond conflicts and civil war which are the focus of "Far Cry 2".Both of these novels feature a character not seen in either game called Zaman, an Asian American former CIA agent who acts as a trainer and mentor to both Paula and Jack Carver.Like the game engine, Zaman's name is of Arab origin, which means 'Time' or 'Era' in Arabic.