want to commit a homicide and get away with it,
Jonathan’s the guy I’d call to help me cover my tracks.
I’ve known Joel Hirschtritt and his family for years,
and I was finally able to take advantage of that for the
benefit of one of my books. Thanks to Joel for his legal
help, and also to Nancy, Jon, Stef, Ali and Marissa for
lending him to me for a little while.
A special thank-you to Philip Schnelwar, who untan
gled many of the legal loopholes Henry and Co. had to
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jump through in this book. Philip was more than
gracious with his time, and if for some reason I ever end
up in hot water, it’s Phil I’ll call to right the ship.
Sergeant Steve Rodriguez of the NYPD and Officer
Michael Gill of the Bend Police Department informed
me of procedure on opposite sides of the country. I ap
preciate their help, and admire them for their service.
Both of my families—Mom, Dad and Ali, and Jane,
Jeff and Sabrina—have been as supportive as could be
expected from anyone not on your payroll. Thank you
for everything, including flagging down strangers to
attend my signings. You might have scared a few people
away, but I appreciate it nonetheless.
Susan, who has been my partner, my rock and my
heart for years. You gave me the courage to pursue my
dreams, and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life re
ciprocating.
Thank you to the booksellers and librarians who’ve
hosted events and invited me to speak to their commu
nities. It’s been a real pleasure, and I hope you’ll see
more of me in the coming years.
And, most important, to the readers. When it comes
to carving out a career as a novelist, your words of en
thusiasm, kindness and support are just as important as
mine on the page. Thank you for all of it.
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