Red Shark

Red Shark could not have been written without the guidance and support of many people. Chief among them is my literary agent, Ethan Ellenberg, one of the best in the business. Also, the professionals at Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books, and especially my editor Kevin Smith and copyeditor Judith Gelman, whose editorial advice and attention to detail proved invaluable. And of course, without my wife Karen, none of this would have been possible in the first place.

As for research, I sought guidance from individuals with expertise in submarines, Navy SEALs, Eastern culture, and international finance. And though these individuals eagerly provided the information I sought and were quick to stress what was possible and what was not, I am solely responsible for how I used the information or, in some cases, ignored it.

As always, I’m indebted to Captain Donald C. Shelton, U.S. Navy (Ret.) for his patience (sorely tested, I’m sure) and dogged assistance. My thanks also to Captain Dick Couch, U.S.N.R. (Ret.), Tom and Tina Bell, Jerry Cummin, Steve Ernst, Armando Rodriguez, Thad Shelly, and Carole Sivin, all of whom provided important material, counsel, and critical advice.