There are many people who supported me through this story. A strong thank you again to Alex and Priya. You were both prominent inspirations and soundboards. Thank you to Brandon, for taking a sharp interest so soon after we met. You ate up each new idea and provided such wonderfully constructive feedback. Thank you to both Brian and Rachael—you both read early drafts of Gambit and were eager to continue the tradition with Heir. I miss seeing the two of you in school. A wonderful thank you to Bob, my father, for being my biggest fan in life and in my pursuit of joy and happiness.
A special thanks to Lance Buckley for his wonderful artistic talent and Paul Martin for his sharp eyes. I hope to continue this journey with you. I suspect Ben and company have quite a few more to go on.
To my lovely girlfriend, Clarissa—as well as my friends and family who all entertained my hobby and passion. To you, and all the rest of my fans, I sincerely hope you find some meaning from these stories. More than anything else, find meaning in your work and your lives. They are your own, and you deserve nothing less.
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