assistance and support in abundance. And to Kelly for the same and more.
A huge thanks also to the sanity squad: Robert Gregory Browne, Bill Cameron, and Tasha Alexander. Not only did they help me focus, but they also gave valuable feedback and suggestions throughout the writing of this book.
And to team Quinn at Bantam Dell in the U.S.: Sharon Propson, Sharon Swados, and Nita Taublib. And at Preface in the U.K.: Rosie de Courcy, Trevor Dolby, Ben Wright, Paula Hogben, Nicola Taplin, and all the rest. And, of course, my agent, Anne Hawkins. But most of all, thanks to my wonderful editor at Bantam Dell, who makes everything I do better, Danielle Perez.
Finally, I couldn’t have done this without the love of my three children — Ronan, Fiona, and Keira — who make life meaningful.
As far as any mistakes you might find in the story, I’m told that I’m supposed to take the blame. Guilty as charged.
