Birdman

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements are due to everyone at AMIP Thornton Heath and Beckenham, especially DCI D. Wilson, DI C. Davies, DC D. Glenister and PC M. Little. Also Iain West of the Forensic Pathology Department, Guy's Hospital; Dr Elizabeth Wilson and Doug Stowton of the Forensic Science Services; pathologist Ed Friedlander, University of Health, Missouri; Dave Reeve; and Zeno Geradts, all of whom were professional and supportive beyond the call of duty.

A special mention to DCI Steve Gwilliam for his patience and help.

For their friendship and their faith in me: Jimmy Brooks, Karen Catling, Rilke D., Linda Downing, Jon Fink, Jo Goldsworthy, Jane Gregory, Dave and Deborah Head, Patrick Janson-Smith, Sue and Michael Laydon, Doreen Norman, Lisanne Radice, Sam Serafy and Simon Taylor. Thank you also to Caroline Shanks who saved my life years ago, to Mairi Hitomi who continues to do so, to my truly outstanding and wonderful family (the most educated and resourceful bunch of people I have ever encountered) and, most of all, to Keith Quinn.