My heartfelt thanks to the beta readers and supporters who made this book the best book possible. Alphabetically: Melissa “Iceterrors” Capo-Murray, Alun Humphreys, Ken Newland, Jeannine Chatterton-Papineau, LoriAnn Shisk, Gloria Smith, Gail Weiss, and Sue Whitney.
• Amazing Editor: Mary Maddox, horror and dark fantasy novelist, and author of the Daemon World Series http://marymaddox.com
• Extraordinary Editor and Idea man: Lance Charnes, author of the highly acclaimed Doha 12, SOUTH, and THE COLLLECTION. http://wombatgroup.com
• Medical Advisor: Louis Kirby, famed neurologist and author of Shadow of Eden. http://louiskirby.com
• Romantic Ideas Editor: Pam Safinuk
A special thanks to my wife whose support, despite being reluctant to say the least, has been above and beyond the call of duty. Last but not least, my children, Nicole, Amelia, and Christopher, ranging from age sixteen to forty-three, who have kept my imagination fresh and full of ideas.