Spindrift (65 page)

The author wishes to extend his gratitude to his editor, Ginjer Buchanan, and his literary agent, Martha Millard. Many thanks as well to Rob Caswell; Jeff Hecht; Thomas Peters; Dr. Horace Marchant, PhD; Terry Kepner; and Sara Schwager for their support and advice; and to the staff of Wilton Park for their hospitality. And, as always, special thanks to Linda Steele for her love and support.

—Whately, Massachusetts
August 2005–April 2006

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