A host of people helped in the various aspects of research for French Kiss. My thanks to:
Sichan Siv, who was, as always, an invaluable font of knowledge and insight regarding the war in Vietnam, and conditions in that country and Cambodia in 1969. He also provided the Khmer translations, as well as Asian support, especially in Paris.
Brad Miner, for matters pertaining to Catholicism and the Church.
Lu Ban Hap & Armelle, for access into Paris’s Port Choisy and background on the war in Vietnam.
Eliane Benisti, my lifeline in Paris.
Laurine, Michelle, and Mattieu at l’Agence Benisti, for research coordination, translations, and liaisoning in Paris.
Signore Panico, keeper of the blades.
Michael Schochet, for information on bicycle racing and racers.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles Steiner and Lieutenant Colonel Paul Knox (Ret.), U.S. Army Department of Public Affairs (N.Y.), for information on Special Forces training, SOCOM, Vietnam, et al.
Mo Myint, for Burmese translations.
Freddie Khin Maung, for Burmese translations and lore.
Richard Koerner and Hilde Gerst, for sharing their trips to Angkor.
My father, for proofing the MS.
Milt Amgott, Forde Medina for legal research.
Dr. Jamie Stern, Dr. Bertram Newman, for medical advice.
In addition, I’d like to acknowledge M. Mabuse’s crash obsession as being inspired by J. G. Ballard’s extraordinary novel Crash.
Very special thanks to Victoria and Kate, who both worked tirelessly on the MS.