Queen of the Dead

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Thanks to: my editor, Christian Trimmer, for seeing this book in the chaos that was the previous draft and helping me find it. You are awesome, and I’m so very grateful to be working with you. Everyone at Hyperion for all the hard work you do. My agent, Laura Bradford, for always being so calm and confident. Linnea Sinclair for critiquing this book on a crazy schedule and continually providing much-needed sanity and wisdom. My first readers — Ed and Debbie Brown, Becky Douthitt, and my fabulous sister, Susan Barnes. Ryan Turner for helping me figure out Will’s college fate. Age and Dana Tabion for listening, encouraging, and providing the world’s best mashed potatoes. My in-laws, Sue and Dale, for their unwavering support. My husband, Greg, for loving me even on the days when the writing is not going well and I’m impossible to live with.

And finally, thank you to everyone who e-mailed, Face-booked (yes, that’s a word!), or tweeted to say how much you love Will and Alona. I so appreciate that. You guys rock!