And my most special thanks of all are reserved for my beloved wife. I’ve always believed that, while novels are above all stories, they are also so much about how they make you feel. Lara is incredibly in tune with that, and gives me vital help with the emotions of my characters, as well as the storylines and with every aspect of our lives. She has also been of immense help with so many aspects of the Roy Grace TV series.
Something that puts a huge smile on my face is to hear from you, my readers — I owe you so much for your support. Do keep your communications coming, the whole team loves hearing from you by email, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube — and of course by traditional snail mail. We learn from your views, and it is always helpful to know if I’ve made an error in my research, so I can correct it. A special thanks to the reader who informed me that brass does not rust, it corrodes. And to the one who sent me an eight-page letter explaining the difference between cement and concrete, complete with diagrams! I think I now know the difference, but I’m sure you’ll correct me if I get it wrong again...
Above all, stay well and stay safe.
Peter James