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There’s nothing more terrifying than the moment a writer hits send on an email with their new manuscript attached. If you’re lucky, the editor on the other end will be kind. Keith Kahla, you are a joy to work with. You never try to change what I’m trying to do; instead, you’re committed to helping me get there, and my books are so much better for it. Thank you for your hard work, your guidance, and for always trusting my vision.

There aren’t enough words to express my gratitude to the team at Minotaur Books and St. Martin’s Press. Andrew Martin, Kelley Ragland, Jennifer Enderlin, Martin Quinn, Sarah Melnyk, and Alice Pfeifer—you are an author’s dream team. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done, and continue to do.

Huge thanks to International Thriller Writers, the Crime Writers of Color, and The Thrill Begins for providing a sense of community and support in a business that can be really tough.

Special thank-you to Ed Aymar, who makes me laugh (or at least roll my eyes) nearly every day. Every writer needs a bestie, and sorry/not sorry you got stuck with me.

Chevy Stevens, thank you so much for your friendship and advice. I don’t know if you meant to become my mentor, but you have been this past year, and I’m so lucky to call you a friend.

Thank you to Gabino Iglesias, Hannah Mary McKinnon, and Caroline Bertaud for helping me with the Spanish and French translations—much appreciated!

Book bloggers and bookstagrammers, you are the sunshine that makes my social media world go ’round. Thank you for your passion, creativity, and generosity.

Mom, Tim, Dad, John, and all the Pesta?os, Perezes, and Blohowiaks, in Canada, the Philippines, and the U.S.A., thank you always for the love and support. Mahal kita, salamat.

Annie, Dawn, Lori, and Shell, you are the best confidantes, travel buddies, shopping companions, dinner dates, and overall partners-in-crime a girl could ask for. Love you, and thanks for always being here.

Moxie Poo, how is it possible that there was ever a time when you didn’t exist? Darren, you’ve given me everything I never knew I always wanted. I must have done something right for the universe to gift me the two of you. You Blohowiak boys are my greatest loves. I might write thrillers, but our love story is by far my favorite. I love you.