The Pillars of Creation

Apart from the last couple of chapters there is no sign of Richard and Kahlan in this book. With the ending of the previous book in mind I find it really puzzling that the story doesn't continue. In stead we get the story of Jennsen and Oba. The latter is really just filler and has nothing to add to the ending which is a real 'deus ex machina'. Hopefully the story picks up again with the next book.