I want to thank:
Pete Wolverton. He knew I could give him more and kept challenging me until he got it all. That's what a good editor does.
Jeff Posternak, the perfect agent. He's always cool and calm behind the scenes and tries to keep me that way.
Robert Gal and his mother, Edith Gal, for their help on the Hungarian translation.
Joe Young, for his insightful point of view on relationships.
Jennifer Ness, an expert on blackjack, twirling, and life in Garden City.
Gregg Sutter, master researcher.
The Bodary twins, Julie and Jean, my advance readers.
Jane Jones, ace proofreader.
Kenneth J. Silver, superb production editor