This was difficult to listen to. I found myself wanting it to just end. Similar scenarios repeated themselves and character development stagnated as a flow of new characters entered the storyline with favorites getting edged out. This particular set of books introduced a significant shift in dialog – one which appears to be targeted at a much younger and less verbally skilled audience. The increase in profanity was insulting and not the least bit appropriate to many situations or pleasingly palpable. It seems to have been introduced to appeal to more juvenile tastes. Bottom line is I felt this set of books was beneath the higher bars set by the previous. Although I still care about the core characters, the writer has spoiled the story with the style and focus change. It’s sad really. He is so gifted. Oh well, better luck next time Charlie.