I’ve been endlessly supported by Sisters in Crime Australia—special thanks to Carmel and Jacqui. All gratitude to friends from the Castlemaine community who understand what’s going on when I’m wearing that glaze-eyed expression, especially Andy Johnston. Honorable mentions to Adele Walsh and Danielle Binks for YA enthusiasm. And I would like to thank Writers Victoria, for many years of assistance and for being generally excellent.

I’ve left the most important thanks for last—this book would not have been possible without the support and understanding of my family. Lots of love and hugs to Lucy, Bae, Millie, and Frankie. Biggest love of all to my boys, Ben, Alex, Will, and Ned, who inspire me and encourage me every single day (even when I want to listen to that playlist of songs from 1982 again). And finally, it’s Geoff who makes me omelets and reminds me to look after myself and picks up the slack and keeps me on the level. Love you so much, babe.

xxEllie

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ELLIE MARNEY

is an award-winning author of nine YA crime fiction titles, including the Every and Circus Hearts series and the novels No Limits and White Night. She has been behind the scenes at Westminster Public Mortuary in London and interviewed forensic autopsy specialists around the world in pursuit of just the right gory details—she may or may not know how to commit the perfect murder. Ellie has lived in Indonesia, India, and Singapore, and is now based in Australia with her partner and their four sons. Find out more at elliemarney.com.