Wow, you made it to the very end of the backmatter! Color me impressed. *grin* Here’s where we do the thank-yous, hat-tips, and dedications.
To my intrepid band of copy-editors and canon-checkers, Dan, Phil, Rabbit, Maigen, Jennifer, and Rowyn: this story wouldn’t have been as tight without your eagle eyes. Thank you for throwing yourself at it with all the fine-tooth combs.
Two leadership quotes appeared in this work unattributed. The “trust your own instinct” quote in Chapter Six was said by Billy Wilder. The “be bold” quote in Chapter Seven is attributed to Herbert Spencer. Chekhov, of course, leads us into the novella.
Finally, a dedication: Grey, this one is for you. I know you wanted to know more about the aquatics... here they are.
Readers: you are awesome, and I am grateful for you. Thanks for taking the journey with me. See you next book.
—M