Acknowledgments

A lot of people were generous with their editorial talents and moral support during the writing of this book, and I would like to thank them here:

My agent and friend, Lori Perkins; my wonderful editor, Emily Bestler, and her assistants, Tom Fiffer and Amelia Sheldon, who were patient and helpful throughout; my friends Scott Sandin, Paul Meredith, and Stephanie Terrazas; my parents, Ray and Pat Garton; Joe Citro and Jerry Sawyer, two fine writers who tell the truth; Dean R. Koontz, from whom all good advice flows; Rev. Cheri Scotch, High Priestess of the Temple of Diana, whose good sense—and sense of humor—are always a big help; and, of course, Dawn, without whom this book would not have been written.

—Ray Garton