ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Warmest thanks and hats off to:

My New York editor Linda McFall, whose smart suggestions greatly improved this book.

The MIRA team in the U.K., especially Catherine Burke; and the MIRA teams around the world.

My brilliant agent Broo Doherty of Wade and Doherty, who had to work hard with this one—I really appreciate it, Broo.

Margot Weale and Sophie Ransom (Midas PR) and Grainne Killeen (Killeen PR) for top-notch media work.

Crime writer Michael Jecks for sterling input on weapons—any remaining oversights are my responsibility alone.

My siblings Claire and Alan and their families—for love, hospitality and…guitar advice.

Ali Karim, number ONE fan.

And last, but most of all—love and only love to Roula and Maggie.