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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Unending gratitude to:

Kristin Sevick, my brilliant, hilarious, and gracious editor. Thank you. The remarkable team at Forge Books: the incomparable Linda Quinton, indefatigable Alexis Saarela, and Seth Lerner for the very cool cover. Copy editor Julie Gutin, who not only saved me from continuity disaster but found one hilarious error that would have had readers calling me at home. Bess Cozby, who, so cordially, keeps all the trains running on time. Talia Scherer, so talented, and so passionate about libraries. Brian Heller, genius, and my champion. The tireless and fabulous Bob Werner. The inspirational Tom Doherty, who makes it all happen. What a terrifically smart and unfailingly supportive team. I am so thrilled to be part of it.

Lisa Gallagher, a wow of an agent. A goddess. A treasure. Without you, none of this would have… well, you know.

Francesca Coltrera, the astonishingly skilled independent editor, who lets me believe all the good ideas are mine. Editor Chris Roerden, whose talent and skill and commitment made such a difference. Editor Ramona DeFelice Long, whose keen eye sees everything. Even the stuff I tried to finesse. You are all so incredibly talented. I am lucky to know you-and even luckier to work with you.

The artistry and savvy of Madeira James, Charlie Anctil, Jen Forbus, Nancy Berland, and Mary Zanor. The expertise, guidance, and friendship of Dr. D. P.

The inspiration of Krista Bogetich, Mary Jane Clark, Tess Gerritsen, Mary Higgins Clark, Carla Neggers, and Robert B. and Joan Parker.

Sue Grafton. And Lisa Scottoline. And Lee Child. Your incredible generosity will be paid forward.

My dear posse at Sisters in Crime, the board, and the Guppies. Thank you. And at Mystery Writers of America, the MWA-U team: Reed Farrel Coleman, Jessie Lourey, Dan Hale, and Margery Flax.

My amazing blog sisters. At Jungle Red Writers: Julia Spencer-Fleming, Hallie Ephron, Rosemary Harris, Roberta Isleib/Lucy Burdette, Jan Brogan, Deborah Crombie, and Rhys Bowen. At Femmes Fatales: Charlaine Harris, Dana Cameron, Kris Neri, Mary Saums, Toni Kelner, Elaine Viets, Dean James, Catriona McPherson, and Donna Andrews. And Nancy Martin. And Katherine Hall Page.

The amazing Elijah T. Shapiro and Jill McNeil for brilliant ideas.

My dear friends Mary Schwager and Amy Isaac and my darling sister Nancy Landman.

Dad-who loves every moment of this. (Mom-Missing you. )

And Jonathan, of course, who never complained about all the carry-out salmon.

Many of the character names in the book-you know who you are and I won’t spoil the magic by telling-are the result of incredible generosity of those who donated to charity auctions. It was such fun to swipe your names, and I hope you enjoy your alter egos.