ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

A big thank you to the following people:

 

The entire clan at Kensington Publishing, who continue to support my novels in ways that stun me. Especially John Scognamiglio, who has fought for me more times than he lets me know.

 

Marlene Stringer, agent and friend, who is always two steps ahead of me.

 

Amy Donlea, who is the glue that holds our family together. Without you my life would be in so many scattered pieces that not even Rory Moore could put it back together.

 

Abby and Nolan, for being my biggest supporters, for constantly asking to read my books (you’re still not old enough), and for all the wild ideas for future novels. Keep ’em coming!

 

Mary Murphy, for trying so hard to have coherent conversations with me about completely incoherent ideas for a manuscript that was only half written when I started bothering you for help.

 

Chris Murphy, for suggestions on the final draft, and for setting me straight on Dark Lord stout. We should probably share one soon.

 

Rich Hills, for the idea. Although I’m sure I distorted and perverted your original suggestion.

 

Mike Chmelar and Jill Barnum for sharing your lawyering knowledge in order to help me spring a serial killer from jail.

 

Thomas Hargrove, founder and chairman of the real Murder Accountability Project, for taking my calls and explaining what you do.

 

And to all the readers who keep buying my books. I’m forever grateful.