Extensive market research has revealed that no one reads the acknowledgments. Certainly not beyond the first line or two.
OK, you appear to be the exception. So, here we go, exclusively for you.
Many people have contributed in various ways to this book. Special thanks to Evelyn and Bill Williams, Martin, Carlos and Bill Williams, Lorna McDevitt and her clan. Also to Fil and Michael Vandertuin (luxury hotel researchers—a tough gig, but bravely managed), Maria, Peter, Molly and Sasha Garland (ferret fact-checkers extraordinaire), Ciara Martin and, of course, the talented Nicki Reed.
To the lovely people at Text, particularly Mandy Brett—a huge thank you for working your magic and for continuing to believe in Rusty Bore.
And heartfelt thanks to Ross (I’m afraid you’re quite probably still to blame).
Careful readers of this novel will notice the presence of several very dodgy characters (inventing such people being one of the unfortunate job requirements of a crime author). Sadly, none of the characters featured, not even the nice ones, are based on anyone real.
Should anyone have comments about the book, we’d love to hear from you. Please direct your message to: Vern Casey Esq, c/- Vern’s General Store, Best Street, Rusty Bore. Vern will be more than happy to include your despatch in his notebook.