Like long-distance running, writing can be a solitary process, but I have drawn both strength and inspiration from those around me who have by turns inspired and supported me along my journey.
Firstly, I need to thank my wife Galia, for without her support I would not have been able to carry on. My sons, Alexander and Jonathan who tell everyone I’m a famous author.
I’d like to thank my editor at HQ, Finn Cotton, and my agents, Justin Nash and Kate Nash, for believing in my work and wanting to champion me and publish it.
I’d like to thank my friends both inside and outside of the book world for putting up with me rabbiting on about my next book, my next idea, and for being vocal supporters. This is a long list but includes: Neill J Furr, Liam Saville, Steph Edger, Paul Grzegorek, Alan McDermott, Charlie Flowers, Stephen Leather, Jake Needham, Tom Wood, Rob Sinclair, Lee Child, James Swallow, Simon Toyne, Duncan Falconer, Michael Ridpath, Ali Karim, Noelle Holton, Jacky Gramosi Collins, Louise Mangos, Rachel Amphlett, Alistair Church and superfans – James Brocklehurst, David Dobiasek, and Karen Campbell.