This book couldn’t have been written without the help of Supervisory Special Agent Drucilla L. Wells (retired), Federal Bureau of Investigation (Behavioral Analysis Unit). I’m amazed at the patience she showed toward this writer. I’m so thankful for her, and she is truly a gift from God. Don’t give up on me, Dru. We have more books to write together.
Big thanks to Lynette Eason for allowing me to borrow her “FBI buddy.” You’re the best, Lynette. I owe you big time!
Thank you to Mark Bogner, the weather guy from Wichita. You’ve always been available when I had “atmospheric” questions. You might know a lot about things like clouds and air pressure, but you’re one of the most “down to earth” and humble people I’ve ever known.
Thank you to Officer Darin Hickey with the Training and Community Affairs Division in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for always being available to answer my questions. Thank you so much for your service.
Thanks to my assistant, Zac Weikal. What would I do without you? You run my website, send out my newsletters, and promote my books. And sometimes you push this reticent writer to step out of her comfort zone. I truly appreciate you.
How can I thank my daughter-in-law, Shaen Layle (Mehl) for all the help she’s given me? If I searched the world for the perfect wife for my beloved son, Danny, I couldn’t find anyone better. And now we get to write together? What a blessing!
Thank you to my incredible husband, Norman, who supports me, takes care of me, and loves me.
Thank you to my awesome son, Danny, who has always believed in me. I’ve written a lot of books, but my greatest creation will always be you.
As always, my thanks to my editors. Raela Schoenherr, you always tell me the truth. Even when I don’t want to hear it. You make me better. And thanks to Jennifer Veilleux, who has worked so hard to make this book a success.
To my Inner Circle and my dear friends: Mary Gessner, Shirley Blanchard, Cheryl Baranski, Tammy Lagoski (who has a relative who shows up in Mind Games!), Lynne Young, Karla Hanns, Liz Dent, Rhonda Gayle Nash-Hall, Breeze Henke, Michelle Prince Morgan, Bonnie Traher, Deanna Dick, Zac Weikal, and JoJo Sutis. Thank you for hanging in there with me even though I was writing something a little different when I first joined this group. Love you guys!
My thanks to all the wonderful readers out there who buy and read my books. Without readers, there are no authors. Thank you for all the nice emails and notes you’ve sent through the years. I pray that every person who reads this will remember that they are loved by God. Completely and forever. Your name is engraved on your Father’s hand. You are special. And nothing is impossible in Him.