Dedication

This one is for my readers. Your e-mails and letters are deeply appreciated. You are why I do this. Thank you.

With deep appreciation to Todd P. Huhn, DO, MPH, for brainstorming clever, maniacal ways to kill people—fictionally speaking of course. Any mistakes are entirely mine.

And always, a heartfelt thank you to my agent, Nalini Akolekar, and my editor, Esi Sogah, for your constant faith and support.