The Silent Hour

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This book and its predecessors wouldn’t have existed without the faith, hard work, and keen eye of Peter Wolverton, who has been both an editor and a friend, and I’m deeply indebted. Thank you, Pete, and thanks to everyone else at St. Martin’s, Minotaur Books, and Thomas Dunne—Andy Martin, Thomas Dunne, Matthew Shear, Katie Gilligan, Elizabeth Byrne, Hector DeJean, and all the rest.

Much gratitude is also due to:

David Hale Smith, agent extraordinaire.

George Lichman of the Rocky River Police Department, a friend and helpful resource.

Laura Lane not only offered a critical eye to the early pages but guided me to the genesis of the story several years ago. She had no idea of this, of course, but deserves credit nevertheless.

A pair of deeply valued early readers: Bob Hammel and Christine Caya.

Michael Connelly, for countless kindnesses.

Dennis Lehane, with a standard but important additional note of thanks to his Writers in Paradise conference at Eckerd College, www.writersinparadise.com.

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