Acknowledgments

As always, my greatest thanks go to Louise for knowing when to make me stop working. Our daughter Holly was born during the writing of the first edition of this book, and our son Jake was born this time round. The three of you make up my world.

Thanks to all at Sams who worked so hard to knock my code, prose, and time management into shape. Particular thanks to Shelley Johnston, George Nedeff, and Steph Fox. Thanks and apologies must also go to Megan Wade, who imposed order and coherence upon my writing. It could not have been fun.

Writing often takes me away from other duties. I am fortunate in having such supportive friends and colleagues at Corrosive. Max Guglielmino and Tolan Blundell weathered my prolonged absence from the front line and filled the breach magnificently.