I had plenty of help with High Crimes . . . Among the experts are Fred Bedrich, who walked me through the cybermechanics of disappearing emails and encryption systems; and UK chemist/biologist Brian Price, who helped me with things that go boom. His website, dedicated to ensuring that authors and screenwriters get the science right (crimewriterscience.co.uk), is an invaluable resource.
I also want to acknowledge authors Cara Black and Zoë Sharp. Cara got me going, and Zoë helped me finish (with a few white cows thrown in). All hail also to Kent Krueger, an early reader, as well as Eric Arnall, whose own star will soon shine. To Kevin Smith, who edited the manuscript, you made some brilliant suggestions. And to Eileen Chetti, copyeditor extraordinaire who picked up inconsistencies far and wide, I am grateful. Thank you one and all for your expert opinions, ideas, and gentle criticisms.
Teresa Russ Ellert, Miguel Ortuno, and Sue Trowbridge help keep me sane with their talent and extraordinary work. I couldn’t do anything without them. Thank you.