I have two people to thank for Marvin’s character. Attorney William J. Bladd generously shared his legal expertise, while Attorney Sven D. Wiberg assisted with his knowledge of the New Hampshire laws.
I’d like to thank Craig Powers who allowed me to observe him coaching our local high school girls soccer team. I also want to thank Jill’s namesake, Jill Ackerly, who like the character in the book is a standout soccer player.
I try hard to make the technology in my books both informative and accessible. To that end, I’m indebted to the talents of my tech support team, Jon Corum, Mark Niedzielski, Jeff Strobel, and Peter Floss.
A novel is as good as its words, therefore I’m supremely fortunate to have had the following people contribute their editorial talents to this work: Clair Lamb, Rosemary Silva, and Carlie Webber. I cannot thank my fabulous mother enough for her careful readings, insightful editorial suggestions, and never ending willingness to help. And to my dad, who is always a great sounding board.
A huge thanks to Meg Ruley and the entire team at the Jane Rotrosen Agency for their continued support. I’m fortunate to have your continued guidance and stewardship. Also, I couldn’t imagine being a part of a better publishing team! John, Peter, Laurie, Steve, Lesleigh, Adeola, and Karen, you’re the tops! I’d like to also say a special thank you in memoriam to Walter Zacharius. To say that he will be missed is vastly understated.
As always, I thank my family, my wife Jessica, and children Benjamin and Sophie. You give my life its shape and purpose.
DJP 2011
Resource Page Suggested Links
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: www.missingkids.com
Official site for current information on Missing and Exploited Children. Search for missing children, view wanted posters, submit child “sightings,” and additional information.
FBI—Innocent Images: www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigage/cyber/innocent/innocent
Virtually every day, children are lured away from their families by cybersexual predators. We’re committed to stopping these crimes through our Innocent Images National Initiative. Based in Maryland, it joins FBI agents and local police in proactive task forces around the country that work online undercover to stop those who prey on our kids.
National Crime Prevention Council: www.ncpc.org/topics
A non-profit educational group formed to address the causes of crime and violence and reduce the opportunities for crime to occur.
Tips to Prevent Sexting: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/news/files/SextingPrevention.pdf
Five simple tips to help prevent sexting
Cyberbullying Research Center: www.cyberbullying.us
Presents research statistics, tips, prevention strategies, stories, fact sheets, handouts, and other downloads to combat cyberbullying.
StopBullying.gov:www.stopbullying.gov
StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on how kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators and others in the community can prevent or stop bullying.
Top 50 Internet Acronyms Parents Need to Know: www.netlingo.com/top50/acronyms-for-parents.php
Helpful list to “translate” text messages.
Facebook Family Safety Center: https://www.facebook.com/safety
Information, tools and resources to stay safe when using Facebook.
SafeTeens: www.safeteens.com
SafeTeens.com is a place for teens and their parents to learn safe, civil and responsible use of the Internet. It’s operated by technology journalist Larry Magid who also operates SafeKids.com and is co-director of ConnectSafely.org.
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Table of Contents
Books by Daniel Palmer
Title Page
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Chapter 80
Chapter 81
Chapter 82
Chapter 83
Chapter 84
Chapter 85
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Resource Page Suggested Links
Copyright Page
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