This book is dedicated to every band I’ve ever listened to. From Hyde to Metallica, from Big Bang to Stevie Ray Vaughan, from Aerosmith to the Four Horsemen to Testament to Ministry to AC/DC and Dong Bang Shin Ki… you all have kept me company throughout this series and will continue to keep me grounded as I go forward. Please know every crappy gig was worth it because you’ve brought joy—and some tears—to countless lives.

Lisa — Connor is now yours. Please keep him safe.

Mary — Dude, you’ve already got Cole and Jae. You’ve gotta share.

E — I could really use that bobbing pool. This one killed me.

And for everyone who’s picked up a Sinners book and continued on their journey with me, thank you. Seriously, thank you. You, like the bands I love, bring me so much damned joy. And in the immortal words of a band from Down Under, I salute you.