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These days, writing the book is only the beginning. I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation both to my amazing agent, Ann Behar, and to my equally incredible editor, Rebecca Frazer, for believing in Will, Helene, Tom, Sharyn, and the rest of the Undertakers as they begin their adventure.

I'd also like to thank Josh Hahn, master of theatrical makeup, for his work on the homemade YouTube book trailer; Christine Breller, the mutual friend and fellow writer who brought us together; and Dr. Lyle Back and Kim Back for their support during the filming—as well as for the loan of their son, Griffin.

And finally, my gratitude goes out to Griffin Back, the talented young actor who—in the book trailer—became the first person ever to play Will Ritter. May he not be the last!

Ty Drago is an author, editor, publisher, business analyst, family man, and Sicilian Quaker (not necessarily in that order)—clearly a modern Renaissance Man. Or something. For the past twelve years, he's served as editor/publisher of
Allegory
, an online magazine of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

The Undertakers
marks his debut in youth fiction.

Ty makes his home in southern New Jersey with his wife Helene, daughter Kim, son Andy, two cats, and a dog.