Special thanks to my great friend, Gareth Jones, who not only reads an early draft of each novel and provides valuable feedback, but also meets up with me regularly to drink copious amounts of beer, discuss all manner of things and generally set the world to rights.
Thanks to Alex Forbes for the continued support, for always believing and being a steadfast friend.
Robin Wade, my agent, has been a constant supporter and is an invaluable guide through the sometimes rough waters of the publishing industry. For this he has my gratitude.
With each novel's publication, I realise how lucky I am to be published by Aria. The Aria team, and everyone at Head of Zeus, are as passionate about books as they are professional. Special mention must go to my editor, Caroline Ridding, and my copy editor, Paul King, without whom, the book you are holding would be a lot less polished.
Finally, but by no means least, I am, as ever, indebted to my family and especially my gorgeous wife, Maite. I really wouldn't be able to write without her endless support.
About Matthew Harffy
MATTHEW HARFFY grew up in Northumberland where the rugged terrain, ruined castles and rocky coastline had a huge impact on him. He now lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and their two daughters.
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First published in the United Kingdom in 2018 by Aria, an imprint of Head of Zeus Ltd
Copyright © Matthew Harffy, 2018
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