Tide of Souls, page 30
Jon Oliver, naturally, for ringing me up and asking "So, would you like to write a zombie novel for me then?" Also to publicity maestro Keith Richardson and all others sailing in the good ship Abaddon.
Lorelei Loveridge and Jaclyn Smith, for bigging me up.
Joel Lane's friendship, advice and support have been invaluable over the last ten years. Bernard and Clare Nugent, Mark Phillips, Jenny Bent, Clare Moss and Darren Bland, Matt and Kathryn Colledge, David and Jane Southall, Rob Krijnen-Kemp and my parents and grandparents are just some of the many who've provided faith and support - emotional or practical - over the years. A big thank you also goes out to Gary McMahon, along with my heartfelt apologies to anyone I've missed.
Indirect thanks are also due to: New Model Army, Justin Sullivan, The Jan Garbarek Group, Dark Sanctuary, The Cure and The Sisters of Mercy for providing a writing soundtrack.
Simon Bestwick, Tide of Souls
