Sincere thanks and boatloads of gratitude to:
Paul D. Burdette, Jr., Chief of Police for the Town of Beaufort, North Carolina, who provided me with details on his department and also taught me that “CHAOS” actually means “Chief Has Arrived On Scene.”
Paul Branch, Park Ranger, Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, who provided me with information needed to clarify an important scene.
My agent, Frances Black of Literary Counsel, who champions my work and helps me navigate the swirling waters of publishing.
My talented and supportive editor, Faith Black Ross. Also, thanks to the entire team at Crooked Lane Books, especially: Matt Martz, Jenny Chen, Melissa Rechter, Chelsey Emmelhainz, Rachel Keith, and Ashley Di Dio.
Richard Taylor Pearson and Lindsey Duga, my critique partners, who offer truly invaluable advice and encouragement.
Angela Hart of Books Are My Hart and Courtney of Courtagonist: booktubers who’ve graciously hosted me on their channels and have boosted the visibility of my books.
Lori at Great Escapes Book Tours, who supports cozy mystery authors via her wonderful virtual blog tours and her website Escape With Dollycas Into a Great Book.
All of the bloggers and reviewers who have mentioned, reviewed, and boosted my books.
My husband Kevin, my son, Thomas, and the rest of my family, who support my work and tolerate, with good humor, my frequent disappearances into the “writing cave.”
My friends, including the online writers’ community.
My readers. Without you, these books could not exist.