Liked the series and just finished book #12, but it' getting a little old. Starting to feel like it should be called the Nate Romanoski series. Joe's smart and a good man, but would like to see him come out as the hero with backbone in the final crisis for a change. Plus, his wife comes across as being a know it all woman that is being held back because of her husband's job and simple ways. And please; less whining from the children!