I would like to thank: Lisa Moylett, Zoë Apostolides and Elena Langtry at CMM Lit Agency; Kate Lyall Grant, Carl Smith, Natasha Bell, Jem Butcher, Penelope Price, and all at Severn House; the many booksellers, librarians, bloggers, and reviewers who have helped get the Last Ditch mysteries into readers’ hands; and my family and friends for always knowing whether it’s patience, enthusiasm or commiseration I’m after.