> If you think about it, 19 is the real important number. The 17 houses, humans and the Serioli make 19. So 19 books makes more since then 17. You need to think "outside the Cycle." But then, wouldn't it be 20? One cannot forget the Jenoine, now can one? Oh, and what about the Cat-Centaurs? They're so cool they deserve their own book. Hmmm.... Anyone else? Boy, I hope Steve's hands don't cramp anytime soon.... <grin> :) Chris "The morning cup of coffee has an exhilaration about it which the cheering influence of the afternoon or evening cup of tea cannot be expected to reproduce." ~ Oliver Wedell Holmes, Sr. - "Over the Teacups" (1891)