As always, this book could not have been written without the knowledge and wisdom of those willing to help.
It was a labor of love, and for that I thank:
Daniel “Chip” Bailey—cop advice
Dawn Cook—writer advice
Pat Gentry—prayer
Jeff Gerecke—selling the novel
Norman Hege—advice about gold
Kathryn Hege—advice about jewelry
Mike Hege—advice about jewelry making, gold, and the odd last-minute answer
Rod Hunter—great answers to odd questions and reading Bloodstone repeatedly
Misty Massey—writer advice, and a last-minute reading that saved my sanity
Sue Minix—writer advice
Benjamin Prater—tae kwon do information
Lynn Prater—pa information
Mike Prater—computer suggestions
Susan and Benson Prater—every weird question got an answer
Fran Riser—writer advice, and suggesting the town
Fazelle Scaggs—stone and rock and gem show advice
Miranda Stecyk—WOW! You are simply the best. Long-distance hugs and kisses!
Larry Walker—the driveway, cows, fantastic view and being a great host
Joyce Wright—my best reader, biggest fan
And many others who helped with this novel. Thank you all!