ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Mahalo to my extraordinary editor, Kelley Ragland, and everyone at Minotaur Books.

For their friendship, guidance, and support throughout this past year, I would also like to thank Vincent Antoniello, Rick and Tabbatha Chesler, Denis Dooley, Joe and Andrea Gaydos, Chip Hughes, John Krusas, Marc MacNaughton, Ray McManamon, Stefanie Pintoff, Joel Price, and David Rosenfelt.

Thanks, as always, to my wife, Jill, for her infinite patience, and to my son, Jack, who lights even the darkest nights.