Infinite

Acknowledgments

I’ve published more than twenty thrillers in my life, but Infinite is the most unusual story I’ve ever told. I hope you enjoyed following Dylan Moran on his incredible journey.

When I was a teenager in the 1970s, one of my favorite novels was The Magus, by British writer John Fowles. It’s the story of a schoolteacher who winds up enmeshed in surreal erotic mysteries on a Greek island, at an estate owned by an enigmatic “magus,” or magician. Ever since I read that book, I’ve had in the back of my head the idea of writing a thriller that pushes the boundaries of reality, much as Fowles did with his literary novel. Infinite is the result. Fowles died in 2005, but I remain grateful to him for the inspiration he gave me as a boy dreaming of being a writer.

I also appreciate the support of my agent, Deborah Schneider, and my editor at Thomas & Mercer, Jessica Tribble Wells, both of whom saw the potential of this concept from the very beginning. Their excitement and enthusiasm for the book really helped me bring my vision to life. I’m also grateful to Charlotte Herscher for her great work in the editorial process, to Rex Bonomelli for the amazing cover, and to Gracie Doyle, Sarah Shaw, Laura Barrett, Susan Stokes, and everyone on the team at Thomas & Mercer who has helped get this book into your hands.

My longtime readers know that my wife, Marcia, gets the first read on every new novel. She’s my editor, my sounding board, my psychology expert, and my proofreader — and her insights and feedback make every book better long before I ever submit it. My other advance reader is the wonderful Ann Sullivan. Together she and Marcia challenge me to make sure that the words on the page deliver what was in my head.

Of course, I want to give a big thanks to all of my readers, too, for joining me on this ride for more than fifteen years. You can write to me with your feedback at brian@bfreemanbooks.com. You can also “like” my official fan page on Facebook at facebook.com/bfreemanfans or follow me on Twitter or Instagram using the handle bfreemanbooks. For a look at the fun side of the author’s life, you can also “like” Marcia’s Facebook page at facebook.com/theauthorswife.

If you enjoyed Infinite, be sure to check out all my other thrillers, too. Visit bfreemanbooks.com to join my newsletter mailing list, get book club discussion questions, and find out more about me and my books.

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