I feel very lucky because my publishers let me get on with my stuff with minimal interference. Key to this is my excellent editor at HarperCollins, Nick Lake. He is brilliantly supported by a dedicated and hardworking team, including Samantha Stewart and Madeleine Stevens, and my heartfelt thanks are owed to them all.

I’ll also take this chance to thank Geraldine Stroud, Jessica Dean and the rest of the wonderful publicity outfit at HarperCollins who do so much year-round to make my books visible (and to get me to events on time!).

And a huge shout-out is owed to the cover designers and cover artist, Tom Clohosy Cole. It is they who are responsible for the distinctive look of all my books.

Thank you, all!

R. W.