Adept is dedicated to my family

Kate and Ben; my inspiration – Coni and Bob, my sister and brother, Uncle Bob, Mary, Kathy, Denny, Carmella, Rob, Terry and Conni, Ricky, and Malena the Mermaid. Their support and assistance throughout my life is beyond my ability to adequately convey.

– THANK YOU!

This series is also dedicated

in loving memory

to my father and mother, Doug and Fran Minnick

and my sister, Lindy.

They are missed each and every day.

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Special thanks go to the many people who have worked to make this story better: Kathy Tartaglia, Chuck Dexter, Pam Olsen Vaillancourt, Kathy King Joyner, and Matthew Drummey. Once again, they have donated their time and energy and talent, and these books would not be possible without them. Thanks also to the Indie author community at Indie Writers Unite. Thanks to all my crazy writer peeps. You know who you are. You guys are insanely fun. Extra special thanks go to my best friends Nanne Wright and Jenni Simpson, for always being there and staying around for this long, crazy ride.

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Cover Art and illustrations by the Author

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AUTHOR’S NOTE

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