Dead Lies (35 page)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am deeply grateful to my parents Emme and Erich Eidenschenk for their love and support—in writing, in life, in everything.

Thanks to my dear friends Emily Buchanan and Brendan O’Connell for their creative encouragement, not to mention the idyllic cottage in which much of this book was written.

Special thanks to novelist Sarah Pinneo for her sharp editing and to
Kathy Kessler for keen copyediting
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I could not have written a believable detective story without the help of two fine law enforcers: Lieutenant Commander Detective Michael J. Murphy of the NYPD and Detective Herb Griffin, also of the NYPD. They clued me into police procedure and taught me cop lingo. I thank them for their time and generosity.

My yummy husband came along after the first draft of this book was written, and he helped turn a still-rough manuscript into a polished book. He also encouraged me to self-publish. He is an outstanding life and business coach and an even better partner. I love you, Sweetie, and thank you!

Finally I would like to thank my amazing twin sister Alexandra Eidenschenk, who, when I was miserable working in corporate America encouraged me to “just quit your job and write!” I am the luckiest sister in the world. To my “# 1 reader,” this book is for you.