by Adam Mitzner
Agent Benevacz predicted that, although it would take time, everyone in Eve’s syndicate would soon be behind bars. When that happened, he told them, they could come out of witness protection and go back to their old lives.
Will didn’t have an old life to go back to, but Gwen would welcome being able to see her family again.
In the meantime, they had each other.
And Will knew that was all he really ever needed.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
What did you think of A Matter of Will? Email me at [email protected] with your thoughts. I truly love to hear from readers and will definitely respond. Also, if it’s not too much trouble, please post a review. It doesn’t matter where—Amazon, Goodreads, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter—but I would greatly appreciate any help I can get in spreading the word.
A Matter of Will is my seventh novel, and as was the case with each one before it, I am indebted to a great many people who helped it come together. This is my time to thank them, although what I write here truly cannot capture how grateful I am for their support and friendship.
I begin with my agent, Scott Miller, which is fitting because my writing career began with Scott’s discovery of my work. Thanks also to all those who work with Scott at Trident, especially Kristin Cipolla.
To the wonderful people at Thomas & Mercer, especially Liz Pearsons and Caitlin Alexander, both of whom provided invaluable notes that improved the book. A special shout-out to all those people at Thomas & Mercer whom I’ve never met but who worked on the book, from the people who create the cover to proofreaders to those in marketing. The same heartfelt appreciation goes to the people at Audible Studios, who record my books.
To my partners and colleagues at my law firm, Pavia & Harcourt, for allowing me to have two careers, and especially to George Garcia, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Jennifer Fried.
My friends and family provide much-needed support throughout the writing process. Loyal readers will note that most of these names are listed in the acknowledgments book after book: my sister, Jessica Shacter, who lent her name; Kevin Shacter; Clint Broden; Jodi (Shmodie) Siskind; Matt Brooks; Lisa Sheffield; Jane and Gregg Goldman; Bonnie Rubin; Ellice Schwab; Debbie Peikes; Sue McMurry; Margaret Martin; Ted Quinn; and Lily Icikson.
My parents, Linda and Milton Mitzner, never had the opportunity to read my books, but I know that if they were alive, they’d be among my first readers, and I thank them for that and so much more.
This book, and my life, are dedicated to my family. My daughter Rebecca inspires me with the dedication she shows to her craft; my stepson Michael reminds me of the importance of good hair and also getting your facts right; my stepson Benjamin remains the only one of my children who reads my books, and I look forward to his “constructive complaints” with each one; and my daughter Emily, by all accounts, is the master storyteller in our family.
My wife, Susan, reads each of my books three times in draft: once early on to make sure the beginning makes her want to read more, a second time when the first draft is complete to make sure I didn’t mess up the ending, and a final time to make sure it’s perfect before I submit it. In between reads she talks with me about the characters as if they’re a part of our family. As invaluable as all that is, I thank her mostly because she helps me “be like the dog.” Without her, I most certainly would not come close.
My last thanks go to each and every one of you who reads A Matter of Will. It is humbling beyond words to know that, through my writing, I am able to spend time with people I’ve never met and likely never will. Thank you.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Photo © 2016 Matthew Simpkins Photography
Adam Mitzner is a practicing attorney in a Manhattan law firm and the author of several acclaimed novels, including the #1 Kindle bestseller Dead Certain and its sequel, Never Goodbye; A Conflict of Interest; A Case of Redemption; Losing Faith; and The Girl from Home. Suspense Magazine named A Conflict of Interest one of the best books of 2012, and in 2014 the American Bar Association nominated A Case of Redemption for a Silver Gavel Award. Mitzner and his family live in New York City. Visit him at www.adammitzner.com.
