Warm thanks to Chief Robert P. Weier of the Mineral Point Police Department and to Sergeant Gwen Bruckner of the Eagle Police Department, for patiently answering questions.
I’m extremely fortunate to have Fiona Kenshole and Sarah Binns of Transatlantic Literary on my team. Thanks to Terri Bischoff, Amy Glaser, Nicole Nugent, and the Midnight Ink crew. I remain grateful to Laurie Rosengren, Katie Mead and Robert Alexander, and Maddy Hunter for their assistance.
The support and encouragement I receive from my husband and partner Scott Meeker makes everything possible. And finally, heartfelt thanks go to my enthusiastic readers.
About the Author
Kathleen Ernst is an award-winning author, educator, and social historian. She has published thirty-four novels and two nonfiction books. Her books for young readers include the Caroline Abbott series and Gunpowder and Teacakes: My Journey with Felicity for American Girl. Honors for her children’s mysteries include Edgar and Agatha Award nominations. Kathleen worked as an interpreter and as curator of interpretation and collections at Old World Wisconsin, and her time at the historic site served as inspiration for the Chloe Ellefson mysteries. The Heirloom Murders won the Anne Powers Fiction Book Award from the Council for Wisconsin Writers, and The Light Keeper’s Legacy won the Lovey Award for Best Traditional Mystery from Love Is Murder. Ernst served as project director/scriptwriter for several instructional television series, one of which earned her an Emmy Award. She lives in Middleton, Wisconsin. For more information, visit her online at http://www.kathleenernst.com.
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