Silent Scream

Acknowledgments

Lt. Kate Czaja and Fire Station 2, Charlotte County Fire and EMS, for allowing me to visit your firehouse and for answering my firefighter questions. You guys rock.

Katrina Gibson, for her help on firefighting in cold climates.

Ginny Czaja, for putting in a good word for me with her delightful daughter Kate.

Julia Roper, for assistance with Latin phrases. Gratias tibi ago.

Beth Miller and Rita Grindle, for their insight into the Jewish faith.

Sonie Lasker, for her help with the fight scenes.

Marc Conterato, for all things medical.

Danny Agan, for answering all my law enforcement protocol questions.

Robin Rue, for everything.

Kay Conterato, Terri Bolyard, and Jean Mason for all your support.

Cheryl Wilson and Betina Krahn for your insight and patience as I plotted this book.

As always, all mistakes are my own.