To Lieutenant Danny Agan, Atlanta PD, retired, and to the
real-life Hat Squad. Thank you all for your careers of service
and your dedication to finding justice for the victims of crime.
Special thanks to Danny for your friendship and help
in bringing my books to life.
To Sonie Lasker, my sempai and my friend.
Your discipline and dedication inspire me. Your workouts
make me stronger, your friendship nurtures me,
and your insight into my characters enriches my work.
And as always, to Martin. You are my reason.