by Tim Weaver
To Mum and Dad: I love you both so much. Thank you for everything. To my sister Lucy, creator of ‘Libraries’ and ‘Is it 1-4?’: you’re amazing, Ken. To the rest of my family and friends, both here and in South Africa: thank you for all your love and support. And to Sharlé, who I couldn’t do any of this without, and Erin, who assures me she’s old enough to read the books now (she isn’t), it’s hard to know what to say other than: you two are the best thing that ever happened to me.
Finally, the biggest thank-you of all, as always, goes to my readers. Ten years ago, when I signed a publishing deal with Penguin, I never would have dreamed I’d get to Book Nine – but because of your faith, support and generosity, not only has it actually happened, I get to spend my days dreaming up new and dangerous ways to mess with Raker’s head.
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ISBN: 978-1-405-93469-5