Gangster [antikvár]

Acknowledgements A book is guided by many hands on its voyage to complehon. I owe each set my grahtude. Among them: Peter Gethers who once again proved to be the best editor any writer could be fortunate enough to have as a partner. His sharp editorial eye helped shape Gangster through its many drafts. We've now been together for ten years and four books and it's been pure pleasure. Thanks to Gina Gentrello for her kindness and friendship. I owe her a case of Jolly Ranchers. To the rest of the Ballanhne crew— Shauna Toh, Kim Hovey, Ann Weinerman and Amy Scheibe (for forgetting the last time)—a tip of the cap for putting up with my many calls and questions. To Owen Laster and Joni Evans for convincing me to switch gears and write the book I needed to write. To Rob Carlson for coming through in the clutch and to Lou Pitt for walking into my life and helping to steer clear the boat. As always a hug and a big thank you to Jake Bloom. And to Robert Offer for the compassion and hard