The Choice

Acknowledgements

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

THE CHOICE IS a piece of fiction written out of the author’s imagination. California is a real place with real people, but the events described, characters developed, and places visited are purely fictional with no intent to depict reality.

The real folks are all those who worked diligently behind the scenes to bring THE CHOICE to readers. From the encouragement and support of my loving husband to the expertise and dedication of the team at Fresh Ink Group, for all who were involved, I am deeply grateful.

I sincerely thank the beta readers for providing exceptional comments on the book in its initial stage, and I thank the editor, Harmony Kent, for her remarkable assistance. I also thank author John W. Howell for his support and guidance throughout writing of the story. And finally, I extend a special thank you to Retired Lieutenant Colonel John V. Smith of the United States Army for offering expert advice on military weaponry and protocols.