Acknowledgements

I remember exactly where I was when the idea of this novel hit me. I couldn’t find it on a map but I was in South Africa.

From there, a new cast of characters and series was born. I enjoy writing this series because it allows me to use my international travel experiences—some good, some bad, some funny, some uncomfortable.

My trip to South Africa was, fortunately, hyena- and murder-free. I was extremely blessed to travel to South Africa for a milestone birthday and met a lovely small group there. To date, it is the best vacation I’ve had. I have my fellow travelers to thank for that.

Thanks also go out to my beta readers, Jackie Robins and Pat Kennedy.

As always, thank you to my editor, Lourdes Venard, and cover artist, Karen Phillips.