Kiss of Death (34 page)
Authors: P.D. Martin
Who
is
ultimately responsible for the four women's deaths? I guess a jury will have to decide.
Want to know more about this Sophie Anderson case? Check out www.pdmartin.com.au for case file notes, location photos and more additional resources.
Firstly I'd like to thank the Kelly family in L.A. for being wonderful hosts and special thanks to Brian Kelly for coming up with the “ideal” body dump site! In L.A. I'd also like to thank Special Agents Alonzo Hill and Jeff Cugno of the FBI for meeting with me and answering my questions.
As always, a big thank-you to my agent Elaine Koster and to the fabulous crew at MIRA, especially Adam Wilson, the design team and the sales team.
I'd also like to thank my mum, sister and husband for giving me time to write by looking after our little angel.
For help with my research, thanks go to: Jim Tuttle for insights into U.S. law enforcement and police procedures; Deb Bennet of the Victoria Police for her profiling knowledge; forensic pathologist Shelley Robertson for autopsy/medical facts; Ingrid Martin (also for medical facts); Wayne Roddom (via Sally Roddom) for insights
into missing persons reports and procedures; Marty and Sharna Alderette for help with some L.A. locations; and Mike Gallagher for a few impromptu U.S. dialogue checks. All deviations from reality are my mistakes, things I didn't check, or artistic license!
I'd also like to thank Aaron Snowberger for my Web design, Gillian Ramsay for all her Web-development skills
(www.pdmartin.com.au),
Paul Kelly for the book trailer, Nick Lam for the After Dark logo, Sisters in Crime for their support, and my friends and family for their belief in me.
Finally, thanks to all the Sophie fansâI hope you enjoy
Kiss of Death!
ISBN: 978-1-4268-6405-6
KISS OF DEATH
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