ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Many, many thanks to the talented team at St. Martin’s Press who make these books happen. Thanks to my editor, Nettie Finn, for your invaluable insights and suggestions. You’re a joy to work with! My gratitude also goes out to Allison Ziegler, Kayla Janas, Sara Beth Haring, Sarah Haeckel, Talia Sherer and the rest of the St. Martin’s crew for everything you do to connect books and readers.

Thanks to designer Olya Kirilyuk and illustrator Allen Douglas for creating such a delightful cover for this book!

Thanks to my agent, Helen Breitwieser, for all you do to advance my writing career.

Thanks to my fellow writers and friends who have encouraged and supported me along the way in more ways than I can count. Y’all are the best!

Thanks to Colonel (Retired) Patricia A. Mance for suggesting the title for this book.

And finally, thanks to you readers who picked this book. Have fun as you chase down clues and bad guys with Megan and Brigit!