ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

A big thank you to the real Hilary McEwen-Smith, who generously bid in a charity auction for the chance to appear in this book. I hope I’ve done you justice!

Also to Dave McIver, Glyn Jones and police dog, Jerry, of the Avon and Somerset Police Dog Unit for their invaluable help and for the joy of a day spent watching them work.

For finding the time to answer my questions, thanks to my vet, Sophie Darling, and, as always, thanks to Mark Randle of the Wiltshire force for always being on hand to answer queries.