Thief Of Souls

Neal Shusterman Thief Of Souls

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This novel, more than three years in the making, would not have been possible without the help of a great many people, without whom I would have been overwhelmed in the waters.

My gratitude to Man Susanyatame of the Hualapai, for his wit, wisdom, and wonderful translations. My appreciation to Barbara Potter, Jeanne Hess, Cindy Ad­ams, and other educators who read early drafts of the novel. My thanks to the Fictionaires; the mysterious and insightful cabal that challenges me to push the en­velope, and Jennifer Leavitt-Wipf for helping me to keep all the plates spinning. My deepest thanks to Kathleen Doherty, Jonathan Schmidt, and Linda Quinton for their passion and belief in my work, as well as their friendship, and to Orson Scott Card, for giving me something to aspire to.

Most of all, I’d like to thank Elaine, and the kids, whose endless love and support keep my orbit stable.