I pre-ordered it before publication but waited a month after receiving it before I cracked the cover because I knew #13 was the last. Finally I opened it, but only to read little bits at a time and then put it down for days. I was savoring it, never really wanting to approach the end. But eventually, all too soon, I got to the hazel rods and in one fell swoop I just gobbled the rest. I’m not sorry. I’m glad. I had procrastinated for as long as I could, but no longer than I should. It was delicious reading, rich and thick. I like many of your tales but this series was something special. The humor, the authenticity, the life you breathed into these people made it so. I can’t say it’s your best work. That’s because I haven’t read the next one. It wouldn’t be fair to bestow that title prematurely. I will, however, say thank you for the great pleasure you’ve given thus far. Take a long rest. You deserve it. Recharge. And please come back soon!
Mike Breck
Asheville