Thank you to the wonderful group of people who helped guide this story from the initial spark of an idea to the finished book:
I am so grateful for the brilliant guidance and insight from my editor, Marysue Rucci, and agent, Jennifer Joel, on each and every draft. Thank you also to the entire team at Marysue Rucci Books and Scribner, including Nan Graham, Stu Smith, Brian Belfiglio, Katie Monaghan, Clare Maurer, Brianna Yamashita, Andy Tang, Jaya Miceli, Laura Wise, and many others who have had a hand in bringing this book into the world. It’s such a pleasure getting to work with you all.
Thank you to fantastic friends and critique partners, Elle Cosimano, Ashley Elston, and Megan Shepherd, for all the feedback, brainstorming sessions, and encouragement along the way.
As always, thank you to my family, who found that phone on the beach, and then brought it back to life—setting the idea for this mystery into motion. This story would not have existed without you.
Lastly, to all the readers—thank you.