The Big Bad straight out of a slasher movie, the election campaign (I heart politics) and the always amusing banter between Cade and Zach (well...Zach banters, Cade deadpans) made this a very entertaing read.
The only disappointing factor is the lack of a well written /strong/ female character. You know, one who isn't dead. Or evil.
I'm starting to root for Helen, Mr.Farnsworth.