Acknowledgments

I made my first (but hopefully not last) trip to Argentina to research this book. It is an amazingly beautiful country and there was inspiration everywhere. I first have to thank two people I met in Buenos Aires—Saul, who taught me how to make empanadas, and Marco, who showed me the basics of tango. I also discovered writers and painters I’d never been aware of before, and fell in love with Ushuaia, a city that may be at the end of the world but is most certainly worth a visit. I did as much research as possible, and loved every minute, but any mistakes in the book are evidence I did not do enough and come with my apologies.

A book is made up of many people working together to make it real. For me that includes my agent, Sharon Bowers; Midnight Ink’s acquiring editor, Terri Bischoff, and my editor, Nicole Nugent; and everyone at Midnight Ink. Thanks to my mom, Dennis, Jack, Cindy, Steven, and Mike for dealing with a writer in the family. And thanks to my friends who offered support, served as early readers, and forgave me for the many times I cancelled plans so I could research and write this book.

Finally, I want to thank Kevin, for his many Finn-like ways.