To Samuel G. and Alta Hickman My grandpa who tossed me into bed in his own special way and my grandma nanny who is always so very wise. Thank you for the bedtime stories, life, love, and history. You will live forever--Tracy Raye Hickman
This book about the physical and spiritual bonds binding brothers together could be dedicated to only on person--my sister. To Terry Lynn Weis Wilhelm, with love---Margaret Weis
First words
A lone figure trod softly toward the distant light.