To Carol and Crystal, for building the paradises we live in every day. We are better men and writers because of you.

To our families, who daily build something that cannot be broken.

To Dave Lane (aka Lane Diamond) and Evolved Publishing, for faith in us as writers and in our story. Thanks for pushing us forward.

To Gary C., John A., and Bob Y., for reading and cheering us on in the early part of this journey. We did it.

To every person who fights for a world bigger than themselves and makes sacrifices for something eternal. When you touch the transcendent, nothing is ever the same.

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