Indefensible (35 page)

I wholeheartedly thank those who took time from their busy schedules to share their expertise with me.

Detective Sergeant Mark MacDonald, of the Halifax Regional Police Department, who was instrumental in helping me understand the police procedure for the murder investigation in this book. I enjoy our “what if” sessions!

Detective Constable Curtis Pyke, Forensic Identification Unit, of the Halifax Regional Police Department, who explained the forensic identification process for the murder investigation, and demonstrated—to my great delight—some methods in the bowels of the police station.

Dr. Martin Bullock, MD, FRCP, who has helped me yet again with the forensic pathology aspects of the case.

Paul Carver, LLB, and Shauna MacDonald, LLB, who guided me through the legal procedure and took my last-minute phone calls with grace and patience!

Any mistakes in this book are mine alone and I apologize to my experts in advance.

I would also like to thank my editor, the fabulous Valerie Gray. She is a joy to work with and it is my privilege to be one of her authors.

In addition, there are so many people at MIRA Books to whom I am indebted for their work on this series, including: editor Miranda Indrigo; the incredibly
talented designer of my covers, Sean Kapitain; Alana Burke and MIRA's marketing team, who have put tremendous effort into getting my series out there; the sales team for sharing their enthusiasm to great effect; the digital marketing team for creating a terrific trailer; my publicist, Michelle Renaud, who has graciously answered my many novice questions.

I also want to thank my agent, Emily Sylvan Kim, of Prospect Agency. She is always there to help me.

I've been blessed with friends old and new. The support I've received from them has touched me deeply. Thank you.

And as always, my deepest thanks go to my family. You are my joy.