HEARTFUL THANKS TO DAVA SOBEL, for casting her eagle eye over an early draft of Dawn Light, and fairy-godmother thanks to Zoe, just for being herself. A lexicon of thanks to Alane Mason, my patient and savvy editor. Charmed thanks to Suzanne Gluck, my agent extraordinaire. Detailed thanks to Liz Butler, literary assistant and wombat wrangler. Sisterly thanks to Dan, OJohn, and Jon. Restorative thanks to Dr. Ann. Multifaceted thanks to Philip. And tender, connubial thanks to Paul.