So many hands, heads, and hearts go into the making of a book. The Revell team has now published eleven of my novels and are among the very best at bringing edifying books to readers everywhere, as is my agent, Janet Grant. Special thanks to Revell’s art director, Gayle Raymer, who put a face on this novel, giving me the frontier cover that is so true to the story.
A special shout-out to my first reader and faithful Kentucky friend, Patti Jones, who bypassed the novelty of the final published story to peruse the first draft. Her savvy eye for superfluous wording is second to none and so appreciated. Here’s hoping the finished, polished book surprises and delights Patti’s succinct, historical-loving heart.
To dear friend and author Joan Hochstetler—I’m beyond honored she read the manuscript despite her own brimming schedule and offered valuable insight and direction about this story. Given her rich family heritage and knowledge of both the American frontier and the American Revolution, this book is better for it. Her own work has inspired me in countless ways, especially her Northkill Amish and The American Patriot series.
Last, but never least, a huge, heartfelt thanks to reading friends who find frontier America as fascinating and novel worthy as I do. You are one of God’s best gifts (Phil. 1:3).