Acts of Vengeance

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Huge thanks to friend and fellow writer Lt. Cmdr. Allen “Zoomie” Baker, USN (ret). His mastery of tactical air combat and the F/A-18 Hornet fighter have again steered Brick Maxwell — and the author — out of harm’s way.

A salute to 1st Lt. Chris Parente, USMC, for his help with matters of infantry tactics, weapons, and Marine Corps arcana. For their guidance through the murky waters of undersea warfare, another salute to Submarine Group 10 Command Master Chief Terry Byerly and Chief Petty Officer R. J. Hoon, USN.

Again a “well done” to Doug Grad, my editor at New American Library, for his clear eye and steady hand. To my literary agent, Alice Martell, another bouquet and big thanks.

To the real-life heroes who are holding the line against our nation’s enemies, my admiration and profound respect. You’re the best of the best.