Acknowledgements

Daedalus is dedicated to my dad, Andy, who died in mid-2026 at the ripe young age of 88. He never got to read this book, but he was intrigued that I was writing one.

I'd also like to thank my mum, Jan, who instilled a love of science fiction in me from a very early age, and who let me roam bookshops and libraries unsupervised.

I'd like to thank those friends and family who read early drafts: Lawrie, Pete, Launz, Sandy, Andrea, Matt, Ric, Richard, Paul, Andy, Dave, and Cara. Thank you so much for your insights and feedback. I listened to most of it, and the book is better for your input.

Finally, I'd like to thank my wife, Caroline, who has watched me write and rewrite this book over the last five years or so, and has given me the space to do it properly. I love you, my sweet.