I thank the efficient and accommodating folks of Sunbury Press. As in the past, they make it happen. Larry Knorr, thank you for your confidence and aggressive spirit. To Allyson Gard, my Sunbury editor, a job well done once again. I repeat, and quote, "Your words have supported those who stumbled." The process has been prompt and pleasant.
A very special thanks to Mary Hughes who once again assisted me on this journey. She was again figuratively at my side each step with encouragement and helpful suggestions. Most of all I value her friendship.
Also I thank my "ole" Marine Corps buddy, Bob Reed for his assistance in the initial editing phase. He has helped me before and it is always valued, but not as much as his friendship. That is most important.
And as usual a "thanks" to my compatriot members of The Lesser North Texas Writing Group for their valuable critique and insightful input in the early stages of this novel. A special thanks to the leader and benevolent dictator of the group, Carol Wood.
Most important for me has been the input; the encouragement; the patience; and the love of the single most important person in my life, my wife, Jodi. She is, and has been, my wife; my best pal; my girlfriend; my "luv" for fifty-seven years. It doesn't get any better. I loved her the moment I saw her in Laguna Beach over fifty-seven years ago; have every day since; do now and will forever. Thanks for bearing with me ... my goodness, she has read every script of the six novels six times and every published book three times.
Last, and certainly not least, I thank my readers for their support and excursions through my novels ... and for their continued suggestions and input.