Dedication

 

This book is dedicated to my wife, Babe, who was the inspiration for the character and personality of Jennifer.

 

How does a story residing in the heart and mind of a writer become a published book? With the help of a lot of talented people. I want to thank those talented people who helped me.

First, I thank my wife, Babe, who patiently suffered through countless versions of the novel while serving as my main sounding board. Thanks also to my test readers, Duke Gibson, Dallas Mickey, Jill and Brett Lloyd, who endured the pain of reading an unpolished draft of my very first novel.

Thanks, Brett, for also serving as my technical advisor for law-enforcement issues, weapons and explosives.

A special thanks to the talented David Boyett for his voice-over in the book trailer.

Many thanks to the Pelican Book Group team, especially to my editor, Jamie West, and Editor-in-Chief, Nicola Martinez, who designed the book cover.

A very special thank you to the critique group at American Christian Fiction Writers who critiqued the manuscript and unselfishly shared their knowledge.

Finally, thanks to our Lord, Who revealed Himself to us in stories, and Who gives us the privilege of revealing Him to others in our stories.