To the brilliant, hardworking, professional team at NBP: Nan Fornal, Annie Card, and Jon Albertson, thank you for being incredibly patient with me and meticulous with the care and handling of my book. To Chris Gall, the gifted illustrator of RIPPED, much gratitude.
To Phyllis Westberg, the reigning queen of agents and mystery writers, for her efforts to place this book. I hope we can work together again.
To my Sisters in Crime: Ellen Flynn for her artistry and editing acumen; Fancy Zilberfarb for her “fancytastic” organizational skills (everyone should have Fancy on their team); Carol Deane for her friendship and support and love for London theater—hugs and more hugs.
To the “Risley Gang of Nine”: Judi, John, Annie, David, Dotty, Peter, Stephen, and Steven. The much-needed breaks from writing were a godsend. The laughter, fun, frivolity, and general debauchery . . . all appreciated.
To my long-suffering husband, Steven, who put up with my locking myself in our garret to finish this book. Thank you for believing in me, supporting my writing, and bringing me hot tea and encouragement in the morning. You are my everything.
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