There are few things sadder in reading than a well-loved series that begins to weaken over time and many books.
I found that with Alex Kava's books last year. I'd think twice about buying any others.
LabRat
Athos: If you'd told us what you were doing, we might have been able to plan this properly. Aramis: Yes, sorry. Athos: No, no, by all means, let's keep things suicidal.