Deep Fire Rising

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

As always, I have to thank my wife, Debbie. The past year has been the most tumultuous in my life and I wouldn’t have gotten through it without her. I also must thank my editor at NAL, Doug Grad, for his understanding and infinite patience. In the post-September 11 world, I’ve found sources more reluctant to discuss technical matters, even though my books are fiction. Those that do lend their expertise tend to wish to remain anonymous. I suspect other authors have seen this as well. Rest assured there are dozens of people who helped me in writing this novel and it certainly wouldn’t have been possible without them.

I am very excited about Deep Fire Rising. This book went in a slightly different direction from my previous efforts and I’d like to know how you, the reader, felt about it. When you finish, please drop me a line at www.jackdubrul.com and let me know. I won’t be able to respond to everyone, but I’ll answer as many as I can. Now sit back, relax, and let me tell you a story.