Many thanks to T.D. O’Malley, Z. Allora, P.D. Singer, Z. Allora, and Doug Starr, for priceless critique, handholding, and the precious gift of their friendship. Z. Allora and Nurse Sarah for answering thousands of questions and pointing me towards research material, David O’Sullivan for sharing his law enforcement knowledge, L.C. Chase for an amazing cover, my family for unwavering support, and my editor, Jerry L. Wheeler.

Also, many thanks to readers who’ve followed Bo and Lucky from the very beginning of their tale, and wanted more.