Many thanks to David Pomerico of 47North for discovering me. I gratefully dedicate this book to him for making my dream come true. Also thanks to my early readers for their priceless feedback and encouragement: Gina, Tony and Emily, Jeremy, and Karen. I also would like to thank Chris Cerasi, whose input and direction really improved the story and brought more life to the plot and characters. To my good friends Brendon and Rochelle, who for years told their kids many tales of the adventures of Paedrin and Hettie. And finally, to all the readers of Deep Magic who shared the world of Kenatos with me.