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Acknowledgements

The New Earth Trilogy

These trilogies are a work of fiction; nonetheless, I strived to be as accurate as possible when utilizing facts and figures, to lend more credence to the stories. To that end, I should note that all of the military references were obtained from the official websites of the various armed services. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine websites were invaluable in providing detailed information regarding force strengths and mission imperatives, as well as historical perspectives. I would like to thank the Public Affairs office of Nellis Air Force Base for its assistance and input. Much thanks to the US Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Land Management for their website content that enabled me to provide realistic portrayals of agriculture and mining related issues that formed the basis of a significant part of these books.

My editor, Dave King, of Dave King Editorial Services was no less an important part of this effort than I was as the writer. While his editing was professional, it was also comfortable. His ideas about character and plot development were invaluable, and his patience was greatly appreciated. I can’t imagine what it would have been like without his input and guidance.

No writer can ever freely admit that he or she did it on their own. There are always one or more persons that have a significant impact on the finished novel. Mine continues to be my best friend in life, someone I’ve known for forty-four years, and loved from the beginning…my wife Sharon. There was never a moment that she didn’t praise me, remind me to take a break, rub my neck and back, put drops and warm hand towels on my eyes, and give me those wonderful loving hugs and kisses. Even when she wasn’t there…she was there.

To my very best friend, my soulmate, my wife Sharon,

I lovingly dedicate this book.