I am so grateful for the many people who helped me with my research for this new series and who made the creative process so much fun. For Angela Bell in the FBI’s Public Relations Office (and the other experts she tapped), and for the wonderful agents in the St. Louis FBI Headquarters for showing me where Serena works and patiently answering so many questions.
For Vicki McCollum, Lindsey McCollum, and JoAnne Brands for taking me on a grand tour of St. Louis, for sharing their countless insider insights, for answering all my city-related questions, and for scouting specific locations on my behalf, long after I returned home, and sending me pictures and details.
For retired police and SWAT officer Stan Lawhorne, for his timely and often humorous responses to my police-related questions.
For newsletter subscribers—especially Janet, Jen, and Amatha—who helped me brainstorm names and backstories for my secondary characters.
For Laurie and Stacey for their help with edits.
For the wonderful team at Revell who have brought this book to you.
And for you—with so many books to choose from, I am truly honored that you would spend a few hours reading A Fool and His Monet.