THANKS TO

My dear friends Mark Rader and Maggie Vandermeer, who loaned me their perfect names

 

Ben Warner, who has now read every novel I’ve written—good or bad—and has advised me honestly throughout

 

Andrew Ewell, my husband, for his epic advice and constant confidence

 

Helen Atsma, for bringing this novel to life

 

Maria Massie, for shepherding it to its final home

 

Everyone who has ever encouraged me (the list is long, but you know who you are)

 

Bookstores and booksellers everywhere (this list is longer)

 

And, finally, you—the reader: thank you for reading . . .