The Dedication: In the Name of Peace

At the front of In the Name of Peace is a dedication written in binary. It’s very easy to decode, just go to the following site:

Text to Binary Converter

Copy and paste the following text into the box:

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Each eight digit binary number is one letter of the alphabet. If you don’t want to bother with the exercise, this is what it reads:

“This novel is dedicated to Edward Snowden, whose bravery and principles cost him his freedom but gave us a chance at ours. “

Paul Sande

Paul Sande is a Canadian author who has lived and worked internationally. He is the CFO for the North American division of a global athletic brand. When he's not writing he enjoys ice hockey and reading obsessively about politics and technology.

In the Name of Peace is his first novel and he is working on the sequel, China Rising, which will continue the adventures of Lavinia Walsh.