> > The first book is pretty good, and nearly stands alone. The > first three form a fairly complete story arc. And though I > consider book 5 to be the point where the author loses > control of the plot, there is benefit to reading through book > 6. Avoid everything after that. > > *Speaking as someone who just finished book 10.* Yes, Book Six was the last good one, though like I said, Path of Daggers (BK 8) could have been very good except for the blatant plot manipulation at the end. My favorite is BK 3, The Dragon Reborn, which had a great blend of action and humor. Fast paced and fun/