Tons of thanks to my agent, Natalie Lakosil, and former editor, Michael Strother, for believing in this book and reading through countless drafts; to Sarah McCabe and the Simon Pulse team for cheering me on; and especially to my family, who remain my original cheerleaders. I also want to send a special shout-out to my oldest brother, David, who heard this idea and kept encouraging me before anyone knew who the Effigies were.