this book is a work of fi. names, characters, places and is are either the product of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblao actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely tal.
this book is dedicated with love to cathy, my wife and my friend.
aowledgments
this story is what it is today because of two special people, and i would like to thank them for everything theyve done.
to there sa park, the agent who plucked me from obscurity. thank you for your kindness, your patience, and the many hours you have spent w with me. i will be forever grateful for everything youve done.
to jamie raab, my editor. thank you for your wisdom, your humor, and yood-hearted nature. you made this a wonderful experiene, and im glad to call you my friend.