My wife, Carolyn, who was with me through the ups (this shit I’m writing is unbelievable) and the downs (fuck this book, why does it have to be this hard) of this project over the last five years. Five years! Who knew writing a story would be so painfully difficult. She encouraged me the whole way through.

My agent, Stephen Barr, who gave me unbelievable editorial help with this book (for not a lot in return).

Julie Trelstad, for helping with all things publishing.

Mike Park and Zack Free, who helped me brainstorm old P. Coast memories one night in Brooklyn, helping the early chapters really come alive.

Tony Greer, who gave me an education on Breezy Point.

John Bell, who introduced me to Don Jang, who told me the ins and outs of the PALM spinoff, the mathematics of which I had forgotten.

Amit Mehrotra and Brian Bost, who brushed me up on the mechanics of trading options upstairs.

Anyone who read an excerpt or a chapter and gave me feedback, in particular, Tom Nesvick and also Turney Duff (and many others).

My dearly departed cat Otto, and my three new cats, Uma, Vesper, and Wendy.

You, the reader, for making it all the way to the end.