From one ex-soldier to another, Mr Brian Lumley, since the day I first picked up one of your novels in an Army library during the first days of basic training, your writings have entertained and inspired me, all the way through 24 years of service and will continue to do so for the rest of my life I have absolutely no doubt. I wish we had met in person and am so sorry that we never will in this plane of existence. You will be mourned and missed all the way until the great tearing down of the mountains! Thank you for all your writings. As you did in life, I am sure you will continue your work with the great teeming majority now who will welcome you as a warm candle in the dark. Rest in peace, father of the Necroscope, champion of those gone before us, a dart son and inspiration for millions across the world. You will be missed. Thank you Brian, and to Barbara Ann Lumley, Silky, my deepest condolences on your loss. I wish you all my best in this difficult time. Joe.