Diana:
As usual, for too many reasons to count.
This first completed novel is for you. I have a feeling the next one will be too.
Thank you.

Chris, for his continual and unqualified support, for the killer graphics, and for being one of the (let me count, here) two people I see on a regular basis who is actually willing to put up with me talking about my writing. Many and profoundly felt thanks.

Erin:
A truly incredible writer, and an even better online friend. Reading, and then rereading this entire thing for me is a staggering amount of work, and I very much appreciate it. The comments and suggestions you've provided have made this a much better story than it would have been without you.
I'm in your debt.

John
Help with the martial arts, supplying both inspiration and resource material, and all-around feedback and support. Thanks, man.

Jeffrey, for timely information on car door construction and car alarms. I am grateful.

Alex
For the loan of his name, critical background info on the grimmer aspects of this novel, and a very important plot point which was suggested by an offhand comment.

Melanie, Andi, Lee, Phoenix, David N, Ivy, Candy, Adam Griffin, Amanda, Gavin, Nathan, and all the others at DreamForge.
Your support and encouragement means a lot to me.

Thank you all.