Of course, thanks to my writers’ group, Lin Haire-Sargeant, Peggy Walsh, and Candice Rowe, for their unflagging encouragement, support and hard work during the early drafts.
Once again, special thanks to Boston Police Sergeant Detective Kevin Waggett for his enthusiasm. Not a day goes by without a call or email from my good friend offering suggestions, insights and tips.
Thanks, too, to everyone who assisted me: my mentors Judge Bob Tochka and Peter Muse; Paul Treseler and Matt Machera, my #1 fans; my friends Sarah Richardson, Terry Reidy, Kevin Hayden and Rahsaan Hall; Boston Police Sergeant Charlie Byrne (Ret.), Deputy Superintendent Earl Perkins, Lieutenant Bob Merner, Detective Mike Devane, Sergeant Mark Vickers, Sergeant James O’Shea, Detective Marty Lydon, Sergeant Michael Fish, Senior Criminalist Amy Kraatz, Criminalist Kevin Kosiorek, Jim Hassan, Kevin Reddington, Truesee Allah, Judge Dave Poole, Frank McCabe, Liza Williamson, Eric Breckner, and Sammy Kamel for their technical assistance.
Thanks to Jessica, Chris, Nolan, Russell, and Castin for keeping me on track.
For their wisdom and guidance, thanks to Mark Tavani and Simon Green.
And thanks to Candice, for without her there would be no Sleep.