Halo

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The Halo series is a project in which I have invested much emotion and energy. But it couldn’t have been done without the contribution of the following people:

My agent, Jill Grinberg, for being so enthusiastic and totally believing in the story.

My mother, for her support as well as her ruthless honesty.

Jean Feiwel, Liz Szabla, and the team at Feiwel and Friends, for devoting so much time and energy to this project.

Lisa Berryman, for having mentored me since age thirteen.

My inspirational principal, Dr. David Warner, for his understanding of young people and their dreams.

Special thanks must go to Matthew DeFina (Moo-Moo), for his invaluable insight into the male psyche, for his considered answers to my endless questions, and for making me smile when things got too hard.