Suspense books laden with technical information—like this one—require countless hours of research. While the stories may be fiction, much of the backdrop and the law enforcement and military protocols are real. And I’m a stickler for accuracy.
During the writing of a book, I use many sources as I dig deep into my subject matter, and I always consult with professionals about questions unique to my story. With this book, I want to single out one particular source who went above and beyond.
FBI veteran Tom Becker, now chief of police in Frontenac, Missouri, was my go-to person for all things law-enforcement related this time around. Since he’s had careers with both the FBI and local law enforcement, he was able to provide insights into both. Thank you, Tom, for sharing your unique expertise with me; for your thorough, prompt, and patient replies to my queries; and for helping me make my books as authentic as possible. You are the best!
In addition, I want to offer a special thank-you to my husband, Tom—my real-life romantic hero; my mom (in heaven now, but always in my heart) and dad, Dorothy and James Hannon, the world’s best parents; all the readers who buy my books, thereby allowing me to tell my stories; and the amazing team at Revell, especially Dwight Baker, Kristin Kornoelje, Jennifer Leep, Michele Misiak, Karen Steele, and Cheryl Van Andel. Cheryl, who recently retired, was the guiding force behind all of my fabulous covers for Revell. A total pro, she was always a joy to work with. I will miss her!
I hope you’ll join me in April 2019 for another trip to Hope Harbor in Driftwood Bay, when a woman who runs a lavender farm/tearoom crosses paths with a man who’s in over his head juggling a new life, a grieving little girl, and a rambunctious dog that happens to like digging up lavender plants. And next October, I’ll conclude my Code of Honor series with Rick’s story—which also features the newest investigator at Phoenix Inc., the PI firm from my Private Justice series!