So many facts go into a book that it’s impossible to remember where they all came from, but I sincerely hope to thank everyone who provided information.
Leon Dean, horticulturist, landscape designer, agriculturist, educator, and uncle, for his tremendous knowledge and support.
James V. Tsoutsouris, Esq., as always, for his legal expertise and delicious Greek salads.
Harry E. Ramsey, MD, for his medical counsel.
Aaron Rhame, for his assistance with police procedure in the K-9 division.
Diana Nielsen, florist, A.S.K. For Flowers, Plymouth, Indiana; and
Nulita, florist, Love In Bloom, Key West, Florida, for their knowledge and guidance.
Linci C., for a thirteen-year-old’s point of view.
Barbara Ferrari, educator and friend, for her tireless and devoted promotional efforts.
Sergeant Lester O’Brien (1926-1987), police officer. Were he alive today, I imagine he would be the father Abby’s dad is.
Writers spend hours researching information that may show up in only one sentence in the book-or be edited out entirely. Some information is made deliberately vague to fit the purpose of the plot. Nevertheless, I strive for accuracy and apologize for any errors I may have made.