ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many people contributed to the writing of this novel. Thanks to Lt. Lee Edwards, former Homicide Commander, Minneapolis Police Department; Sgt. Mark Bolster, Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Thomas Wolner, Goodhue County Sheriff’s Department; and Captain Pat Thompson, Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigative Division.

Thanks to Rosie and Paul Schluter for setting up the tour of the Goodhue county LEC and for your wonderful support.

Thanks to Tony Runkel, Chief Geologist, Minnesota Geological Survey, University of Minnesota, for sharing his time and knowledge of silica sand; to attorney Chad Roggeman for sharing his time and knowledge of secret trusts and wills; and to his father, Gene, for the introduction.

Special contributions were made by the following, without whom this book would not exist in its present form: Linda Donaldson, Lorrie Holmgren, Peg Wangensteen, Jenifer LeClair, Dave Knudson, and my wonderful editor, Jennifer Adkins. Thank you all for your time and suggestions regarding the manuscript.

Many thanks to my beautiful wife, Martha, for her love and inspiration.

Thanks to my growing family of readers for your wonderful support and e-mails, and to all the book clubs and bookstores who have graciously hosted discussions and signings.