by Tara Lyons
Without my family sacrificing their time, to give me the opportunity and space to scurry away to my writing cave, this book would not be in your hands. There are only so many times I can thank them (so surely one more won’t hurt), but thank you for being the rocks I cling to when doubt tries to drown me, for being the shoulders I cry on and the reasons I laugh out loud.
My dear friends (who luckily do not mirror some of the characters in this book), your ongoing faith and belief continue to blow me away. Thank you for encouraging me to reach for my dream.
To the entire team at Bloodhound Books, you are a remarkable bunch of people. I am so grateful to each and every one of you for the unwavering support and confidence you give me. It’s inspiring to have you in my corner.
My editor, Emma Mitchell and beta reader, Katherine Everett, have been invaluable throughout the process of this book. Two awesome and honest women, who know their stuff when it comes to crime books, I’m delighted to have worked with you both.
And to you, the readers, for coming back to find out more about DI Hamilton and his team, I send you my heartfelt thanks. A special thanks to the amazing bloggers and book clubs (I won’t name you all, for fear of missing anyone out), whose sheer love for books makes them a force to be reckoned with; I praise social media for connecting us all.
