371:- Whether or not the author should have a wiki page is a whole other kettle of fish, and arguments on that should be made on places other than here. In terms of this book series, I've not read or it heard of it until now so I don't know anything in terms of quality. But what does seem clear is that, as stated before, the series has only attracted a scattering of attention. What could we cite as reliable sources here? I recommend deletion.
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