And whatever god you choose to believe in have mercy on your soul, indeed! I've been loving these books from the start, and while it took me a little time to get into yet another spy-fiction style, since mr. Stross has consciously been imitating the greats up till now, I did indeed get into it. In a few ways its even greater than some of the previous Laundry files. Of course, it can't be called the Laundry files anymore. Hehehe 
 Fascinating character developments for Howard. I think I like the new standard characters, as well. I can't wait for a new novel, now! 
 Viva la gibbering horrors!