One of the best things that’s happened to me on the road to publishing The Damage Done has been meeting other criminally minded types along the way, both in person and online. The crime-writing community is a surprisingly warm and welcoming place, and I’m grateful for the support I’ve had from many people, including Megan Abbott, Patti Abbott, Elaine Ash, Ken Bruen, Joelle Charbonneau, David Cranmer, Barna Donovan, Jen Forbus, Jack Getze, Jane Stanton Hitchcock, Lesa Holstine, Chris F. Holm, Naomi Johnson, Jennifer Jordan, Jon Jordan, Sophie Littlefield, Dan O’Shea, Keith Rawson, Kathy Ryan, Kelli Stanley, Dennis Tafoya, Steve Weddle, Corey Wilde, and Dave Zeltserman. I’m also thankful for the support of my fellow members of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Crime Writers of Canada, American Society of Journalists & Authors, and the Society of American Travel Writers.

Others I’d like to thank: Trish Snyder, Darya Arden, Michael Mejias, Shelly Oria, Annie Levy, Maria Portman Kelly, Helen Lovekin, and the members of my first—and only—fan club, the Newfoundland-based Bernadette Walsh, Gillian Marx, and Lorraine McGrath.

Last, but certainly not least, heartfelt thanks to my incredibly supportive family and friends, who put up with me while I was writing this book. A very special thank you to my mother, Sheila, and my husband, Dan, for reading this book—more than once—and for giving me honest criticism. I could never have done it without you.

About the Author

Hilary Davidson was a journalist before she turned to the dark side and started writing crime fiction. Her novels include the Lily Moore series—The Damage Done, The Next One to Fall, and Evil in All Its Disguises—the Shadows of New York series—One Small Sacrifice and Don’t Look Down—and the standalone novels Blood Always Tells and Her Last Breath. She is also the author of some fifty short stories; a few of the earliest have been gathered in a collection called The Black Widow Club. Her fiction has won two Anthony Awards, a Derringer Award, and a host of other accolades. Toronto born and raised, she moved to New York City in October 2001 because of her very persuasive husband, Daniel. She is also the author of eighteen nonfiction books.

Read an Excerpt From the Second Book in the Lily Moore Series, The Next One to Fall

Read an Excerpt From the Second Book in the Lily Moore Series, The Next One to Fall

Standing at the edge of the mountain, I imagined what it would feel like to let go. There were thousands of feet between me and the valley of the winding Urubamba River. It was lush and green and oddly inviting. I stared down, feeling an exhilarating combination of anticipation and trepidation tugging at me.

“Say cheese, Tiger Lily.”

The voice shoved my dark thoughts aside. “Not another photo.” I looked at Jesse. “This is my fourth day in these clothes.”