I knew writing this sequel would be every bit as challenging as a three-mile run. I just didn’t expect that run to be down a pot-holed and slippery road amid a sweltering deluge. To my editor, Elana Gibson, you have my undying respect and gratitude. Thank you for pushing me to my creative limits, for making me realize that while the difference between acceptable and exceptional might be mind-numbing hard work, I have the capability and I have the drive.
Sue Arroyo, thank you for being a woman with a vision and the courage to follow her dream . . . congratulations on CamCat’s third amazing year in the publishing world! To Maryann Appel, your concept of my world left me breathless. Thank you for a beautiful yet haunting cover, for your ability to reach into my soul and reveal the essence behind The Immortal Detective! To Laura Wooffitt, without you I’m destined to be just another in a long line of relatively unknown authors, irrespective of the book’s merit. I look forward to absorbing, then implementing, all of your masterful marketing suggestions. To Meredith Lyons, thank you for your role in finding the perfect voice for Celeste. I can’t wait to listen to the audiobook! Penni Askew, thank you for your laser-focused assistance in addressing those pesky copyediting issues. Helga Schier, I am always appreciative of your invaluable input, and your literary passion is an inspiration.
Finally, I want to thank my loyal readers. If not for you, those lonely hours spent attempting to find the perfect word or phrase, create memorable dialogue, twists and turns, and unforgettable characters would be meaningless. Thank you for joining me (and Celeste) on this second adventure. I’m looking forward to our next one.