Lauren Oliver, my friend and fellow author: For knowing even more about serial killers than I do and for coming up with what shall forever be referred to as “the blood solution.”
Sarah Weiss-Simpson, my assistant: For organizing my life so I have time to write. I couldn’t make it through the day without you.
Chloe Palka, my social media manager: For your expertise, creativity, and ability to read my handwriting. You deserve your own X-File.
Erin Gross, Yvette Vasquez, and Ursula Uriarte, my friends and three of the smartest women I know: For your brilliance, patience, and friendship.
Benjamin Alderson, Caden Armstrong, Katie Bartow, Yvette Cervera, Bri Daniel, Andye Eppes, Jen Fisher, Vilma Gonzalez, Kristen Goodwin, Erin Gross, Sara Gundell, Ruthie Heard, Mara Jacobi, Taylor Knight, Hikari Loftus, Caden Sage, Evie Seo, Tracey Spiteri, Amber Sweeney, Natasha Tomic, Ursula Uriarte, Lauren Ward, Jenny Zemanek, and Heidi Zweifel—For being “Reckless” and offering me your insight, creativity, and support. I can’t thank you enough or express how much it means to me.
Vania Stoyanova, my friend and photographer: For making me look cool in my author photo.
Lorissa Shepstone of Being Wicked, my graphic designer: For designing stunning graphics and swag, with little or no notice.
Eric Harbert and Nick Montano: For watching my back and being the best at what you do.
Alan Weinberger, my rheumatologist: For making sure I don’t fall apart.
Librarians, teachers, booksellers, bloggers, bookstgrammers, booktubers, and my readers: For sticking with me when I venture into new territory, connecting with my characters, and spreading the word about The X-Files Origins novels and all my books. You are my tribe.
Mom, Dad, Celeste, John, Derek, Hannah, Hans, Alex, Sara, Erin, Temple, Ryley, and Sawyer, my parents, stepparents, siblings, sister-in-laws, nephew, and nieces: for your support and encouragement. I love you all.
Alex, Nick, and Stella: For believing in me, even when I don’t believe in myself. I love you.