This book is dedicated to my wife, Starla, and my sons, Hayden, Evan, and Jordan. Thank you for your love, support, and patience during the writing of this book. To my parents: Jerry and Judy. Thank you for your love and support.

— Jeremy McPeak

In memory of my mum, June Wilton, who in 2006 lost her brave battle against cancer. She was always very proud of me and my books and showed my books to anyone and everyone she happened to meet however briefly and whether they wanted to see them or not! She's very much missed.

— Paul Wilton

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