The Medusa Stone

Acknowledgments

Once again, I am staggered by the help I needed to get this novel into readable form. First is Debbie Saunders, without whose love, support, and infinite patience I would not be able to work my craft. Second, of course, is my agent, Bob Diforio, the man who made this all possible. This time, I have a new staff behind me, Doug Grad and the rest of his team at NAL. Thanks a bunch, I won’t let you down. I also need to thank Richard Marek, the sharpest and best editing pen in the business. I am in awe of his skill and insight. There are many others: Chris Flanagan, Kim Haimann, Sandy Preston, Sister Miriam Ward, and the list could go on and on. I really need to thank everyone who made my trip to Eritrea possible and acknowledge the people who make it such a wondrous place. I will never forget my time there.

I also want to thank the most important people in the publishing industry: the readers. Without you, I’m just a guy tapping at a computer. You have all my gratitude.