I would firstly like to thank my agent, Peter Buckman, for his neverending encouragement and faith; also Laura McCallen and the team at Canelo for their passion and Jane Selley for her meticulous attention to detail. For their fascinating insight, Harry Chapfield, Cumbria Constabulary (ret’d), Inspector Paul Redfearn, London Met Police, and DI Rob Burns, Beds Police. I want to thank the Lemons: you know who you are, I love you.
And finally, Mike, Tilly and Freddie for being neglected at odd times of the day; I couldn’t have done this without you.