This book is dedicated to John.
He is a soldier, a statesman, secret warrior, philanthropist and mentor to many. Some people that we meet in our lives leave a lasting impression and go on to inspire us with their words of kindness and encouragement. John is such a person, but no matter how many times he asks me to call him by his Christian name, something in my psyche instantly compels me to treat him with the respect of a senior officer and call him “Sir.” It just seems the right thing to do.
Hopefully, we can climb the stairs to the Special Forces Club again soon for a dram or two.
As a way of saying thank you for all his help and guidance over the years A Game for Assassins is in his honor, I hope he approves, for without him there would be no Masterman.
A Game for Assassins