by A. R. Shaw
Shaw lives with her family in eastern Washington State where, after the deep snow of winter finally gives way to the glorious rays of summer, she treks northeast to spend her days writing alongside the beautiful Skagit River.
You can contact A. R. Shaw directly at [email protected] or through her website at AuthorARShaw.com.
Acknowledgments
No work of fiction is completed wholly on one’s own. Research on any given subject can take weeks and even months and, more crucially, the help of several key individuals whom the author bugs on many occasions. Here I’d like to thank those who put up with my many questions or contributed in some way to this book.
Keri Knutson, Cover artist
Brian Bendlin, Editor extraordinaire
Beta Readers, you know who you are. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Christopher Barber, veteran of the US Army, former paratrooper, and my cousin. Through your eyes I’ve seen the desert.
Christopher Armstrong, a Sam of sorts, my brother-in-law, and one who knows mantraps, the woods, and critter care.
Will Moore, police officer, competitive shooter, soon-to-be writer, and friend. Your weapons and officer training have come in handy!
Gil Gruson, HAM friend and sounding board. The radio knowledge I struggle against, even though it’s a part of my past and my present; thanks for making it clearer to me.
Steven Bird, pilot, author of the Homefront series, friend, and inventor of the reapers. You are a plethora of knowledge.
W. J. Lundy, writer of the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series. You had the answers to an essential question. Thank you!
My friends and Graham fans, because I was stumped for a title once.
Oakley, Constant companion and my insight into Sheriff
My family, bringers of tea and snacks. You put up with my odd schedule and random questions, and work around my imaginary world. I love you guys!
