As with every book, I owe untold thanks to my publishing family at Minotaur Books. First and foremost, I wish to thank my wonderful editor, Charles Spicer, who always helps me take the book to the next level. Many thanks to my fabulous agent, Nancy Yost—I appreciate you and your friendship more than you know. To the rest of the team at Minotaur Books, my gratitude and heartfelt thanks for the support and for doing what you do so very well on my behalf: Jennifer Enderlin. Andrew Martin. Sally Richardson. Sarah Melnyk. Sarah Grill. Kerry Nordling. Paul Hochman. Allison Ziegler. Kelley Ragland. David Baldeosingh Rotstein. Marta Fleming. Martin Quinn. Joseph Brosnan. Lisa Davis. Laurie Henderson. Cathy Turiano. Terry McGarry. Omar Chapa. Rowen Davis. My sincerest thanks to all.