Choke Point

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I’m deeply indebted to the great number of people who contributed their expertise to this manuscript:

Mr. James Ide, chief warrant officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.), has continued his work as my first reader, researcher, and collaborator — from idea to polished manuscript. He is a great friend, fantastic writer, and it’s my honor to know him.

Mr. Sam Strachman of Ubisoft Paris has worked with me on several other book projects and offered his excellent advice, insights, and great sense of humor.

Mr. Jay Posey of Red Storm Entertainment fielded my many questions and provided me with an entire unit history of the Ghosts that was invaluable to the writing of this novel. He was an amazing resource, and I hope to work with him again.

Special thanks to Richard Dansky of Red Storm Entertainment, as well as Jean-Marc Geffroy, Michiel Verheijdt, and Julien Charpentier of Ubisoft Paris for their assistance and encouragement.

My agent, Mr. John Talbot, and editor, Mr. Tom Colgan, have supported and encouraged me for many years, and I’m truly grateful for the many projects we’ve shared together.

Finally, my wife, Nancy, and two lovely daughters, Lauren and Kendall, went above and beyond the call of duty on this one. If you only knew what I put them through…