I also extend my deepest gratitude to the talented and dedicated team at St. Martin’s Press, including Kelley Ragland, who threw her considerable force behind this book; Martin Quinn, Steve Erickson, and Kayla Janas, who expertly made sure the world knew about it; and Kaitlin Severini, who fixed all of my mistakes.

Special thanks to friends who read early drafts or helped with the medical, State Department, and technology research, including Reeves A., Lou B., Mara B., Deborah C., Kimberley H., Brian H., Dawn I., Stanton J., Robert K., Barry L., Doug L., Tony M., Sheila S., Carmen V., and “the Squad” from Recanati, Italy (Stephanie G., Jennifer R., Lynn S., and Charlie S.).

I must also recognize the Center on Wrongful Convictions for its harrowing work, and the exonerees who spent years of their lives in prison for crimes they did not commit. I drew inspiration from some of their stories in the exceptional Anatomy of Innocence: Testimonies of the Wrongfully Convicted (Liveright, 2017).

Of course, I must thank my family. In creating the Pines, I borrowed from my children: Jacob’s tales of life, friendship, and chess at NYU; Emma’s tenacious ways and our hours binge-watching Netflix true-crime dramas; and Aiden’s love of movies and travel—and his admiration of a rogue country club caddie master. Kids: You have my whole heart. You always did.

And none of this would be possible without my wife, Trace. Like everything else, Every Last Fear is for you.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALEX FINLAY is the pseudonym of an author who lives in Washington, D.C. Born in the American South, Alex spent years traversing the globe, from a tropical island in the Pacific to a small village in the UK to a remote region in the Far East. But it was on a trip to Tulum, Mexico, that Alex was inspired to write Every Last Fear. You can sign up for email updates here.

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