To Cathy, whenever there is trouble, just remember “Some beach, somewhere . . .”

—James Michael Stewart

To my Mom, Cecilia Katherine: the world is not as bright without you in it anymore, and we all still miss you every day.

—Ed Tittel

To my family: Renee, Richard, Matthew, and Christopher, who lovingly put up with me during the hours I spent buried in my laptop writing this book.

—Mike Chapple