Dark Allies, Dark Adversaries

Dedication

We dedicate this book to our families, including the four-legged kind, for their patience and unconditional love, despite delayed meals and missed parental commitments.

To all the Filipinos in the world, this series is in service of this fantastic and amazingly varied lore.

OzMari’s Personal Dedication

My son Josh, my cats, Io and Laki – your love powers your mother. My ginhawa and my kalag exist for you.

To Scott Frank – your belief in my talent became my shield against self-doubt.

To my Aswang Et Al Room moderators who helped me discuss and expound on all matters of Philippine lore: Vernadette, Mark B, Julius, Ethan (TabiTabiPo), Justein, Karl (Phspirits), and the magical Gerard.

To Barangay Jologs Room captain, moderators, and members, who welcomed me with such warmth and made me fall in love with Clubhouse – you are my cheering squad.

Lastly, to my elemental guides, for giving me ideas and clarifying the questions in my mind about the mysterious and magnificent worlds of Hiwagaan and Sansinukob.

Sol’s Personal Dedication

Dedicated to my wonderful wife Erica, who always supports my dreams, no matter how off the wall they are. And to my children, Adriana, Carlee, Sophia, Parker, Jocelyn and Lawna. Thank you for being my toughest critics and my number-one fans.