Denida Zinxhiria, Founder & CEO of the Athena Academy, allowed me to interview her. Her life and work as a CPO who has trained many other female security professionals is fascinating, and I couldn’t have written Nic’s character without her expertise. Denida also provided the inspiration for Xene in the book.
Professional snowboarder Erika Vikander spoke to me at length about the challenges and rewards of the sport. She was honest and humble despite her success, and I’m so grateful to her for taking the time to educate me.
Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author and my good friend, provided a sensitivity read for me. Her careful attention and comments improved the book in so many ways. Her support and enthusiasm for my writing career over the years has been a blessing.
Many thanks also go to Preet Clair, Devi Rai, and Aru Deshmukh for their incredibly helpful and insightful observations about Indian-American culture and the regional cultures and dialects of India that they identify with. I learned so much, and Veena was a richer character for their assistance and generosity.
Authors Shawn McGuire, Kristi Helvig, and Rebecca Taylor were my accountabili-buddies while writing this book. I couldn’t do without these wonderful friends and colleagues.
Lorie Humpherys’ comments and sharp proofreading helped to finish off the novel in style. Thanks to her as always.
Thank you so much to the Henley Huddle, my Advanced Reader team, for their enthusiasm, support, and excellent reviews!
And finally, much love and gratitude to my family far and wide for their support. Special thanks to my husband Ryan who has always been my biggest cheerleader, and my children who every day remind me what is important in life.
Also by A.G. Henley
The Brilliant Darkness Series (Young Adult Fantasy)
The Scourge
The Keeper: A Brilliant Darkness Novella
The Defiance
The Gatherer: A Brilliant Darkness Novella
The Fire Sisters
The Brilliant Darkness Boxed Set
The Love & Pets Series (Sweet Romantic Comedy)
Love, Pugs, and Other Problems: A Love & Pets Prequel Story
The Problem with Pugs
The Trouble with Tabbies
The Downside of Dachshunds
The Lessons of Labradors
The Predicaments of Persians
The Conundrum of Collies
The Pandemonium of Pets: A Love & Pets Christmas
The Love & Pets Series: Books 1 - 3
Novellas (Young Adult Fantasy)
Untimely
Featured in Tick Tock: Seven Tales of Time
Basil and Jade
Featured in Off Beat: Nine Spins on Song
The Escape Room
Featured in Dead Night: Four Fits of Fear
About the Author
A.G. Henley is a USA Today bestselling author of novels and stories in multiple genres including thrillers, romantic comedy, and fantasy romance. The first book in her young adult Brilliant Darkness series, The Scourge, was a Library Journal Self-e Selection and a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist. She’s also a clinical psychologist, but she promises not to analyze you . . . much.
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aghenley.com
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