ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

In this story, I heeded numerous resources, and any mistakes are the fault of my own.

To Officer Livingston and Dawn at the Douglas County Jail in Tuscola, Illinois. I’m fascinated by the legal process that ensues every day in jails throughout the U.S. I thank you and admire you for all that you do to keep us safe. You offered a trove of information, and it is my hope that I accurately conveyed that information. Thank you!

Tons of continued gratitude to New York Times bestselling author, the late Joan Wester Anderson, for believing in me and playing a significant role in launching my writing career many years ago. I’ll never forget your kindness.

To Margaret: it is my great pleasure to know you.

To my long-time Amish reviewer who prefers to remain anonymous; thank you.

To Lisa Norato, confidante, true friend, and talented author. You continue to play a strong, supportive role in my writing career.

To bestselling author Amy Clipston and U.S.A. Today bestselling author Rachel J. Good for their wonderful endorsements.

To Dr. Gregory Krauss, MD and Dr. Robert Rosman, MD, my God-sent angels.

To my amazing editor Rebecca Germany, incredible Becky Fish, and everyone at Barbour who played a role in this publication; thank you!

To my esteemed literary agent, Tamela Hancock Murray at the Steve Laube Agency; thanks for your relentless belief in me and my stories over many years.

To my family, my street team, and everyone who continues to read and promote my books, huge thanks!

To Stitch and Sew in Arthur, Illinois, for being a constant source of information.

Last but not least, I’m indebted to my sister extraordinaire Beth Zehr for assisting with numerous computer issues for over three decades at all times of the day and night; I love you so much.