Destined for an Early Grave

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Once again I have to thank God, for helping me achieve my old dreams while giving me strength to strive for new ones.

If I gave proper credit to everyone who’s helped me, encouraged me, or been instrumental in the success of my series this past year, I’d need a separate book. So to save space, I’ll mention a few people I couldn’t do this without: my editor, Erika Tsang, who continues to amaze me with support and insight that doesn’t just stop at making my books better. If I haven’t said it lately, I’m so grateful for all you do.

Thanks to Thomas Egner, whose beautiful covers are like reader magnets. Also thanks so much to Amanda Bergeron, Carrie Feron, Liate Stehlik, Karen Davy, Wendy Ho, and the rest of the fabulous team at Avon Books/HarperCollins.

Deepest gratitude to my agent, Nancy Yost, for your professional expertise, the outstanding attention you give your clients, and your invaluable assistance in guiding my career.

Thanks to the fans of the Night Huntress series, for continuing to allow me to share my world and characters with you. My books are only possible because of your enthusiasm and support. Simply put, you rule! Special thanks also go to Tage Shokker, Erin Horn, and Marcy Funderburk, for keeping my fan site such a fun place for readers—and me!—to hang out.

Melissa Marr and Ilona Andrews, I can’t thank you enough for your friendship, wisdom, critiques, and general awesomeness. The two of you have kept me steady through all the unexpected twists and turns this past year. “Sorority Sisters” for the win!

As always, to my husband and family…I’d be lost without you.