Sorry you didn't like FIRELORD more. (shrug) Tastes differ, I guess. As for Mr. King, I tend to avoid his stuff these days. I read THE STAND when it first came out and it scared the socks off me, and was terrific as well. I read four or five of his others as they came out after that one and the quality seemed to decrease so I gave up on him. Sigh. Anyway, thanks again for the reviews.