The Fourth Motive (43 page)

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

 

My thanks go out to my stalwart literary agent, the inimitable Scott Miller of Trident
Media Group. He always gets it done. His counsel, stewardship, and support are deeply
appreciated.

I cannot convey how grateful I am to my outstanding editor, Emlyn Rees. I was reluctant
to attempt this book, and Emlyn convinced me to plunge ahead. Without his encouragement,
this work would not have come to be. He prodded me out of my comfort zone. This made
me a better writer and I hope a better person. Thanks, Emlyn, you inspirational bastard;
I’m truly in your debt.

A nod goes out to the Calaveras Crew and the Usual Suspects; one group I treasure
and the other I fear. Good luck figuring out which.

Most importantly, inexpressible thanks go to Denise, Brynne, and Owen. Today, tomorrow,
and forever. You know the rest.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sean Lynch was born and raised in Iowa. When not outdoors shooting his BB guns, Sean
could be found reading crime and science fiction, paranormal and military non-fiction,
and trying to persuade his parents to let him stay up past bedtime to watch the late-show
creature feature.

After high school Sean obtained a Bachelor of Sciences degree and served in the U.S.
Army as an enlisted Infantryman. He migrated to Northern California’s San Francisco
Bay Area, where he recently retired after nearly three decades as a municipal police
officer. During his Law Enforcement career Sean served as a Sector Patrol Officer,
Foot Patrol Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Field Training Officer, S.W.A.T. Team Officer,
Firearms Instructor, S.W.A.T. Team Sniper, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Juvenile/Sexual
Assault Detective, and Homicide Detective. Sean concluded his career at the rank of
Lieutenant and as Commander of the Detective Division.

A lifelong fitness enthusiast, Sean exercises daily and holds a 1st Dan in Tae Kwon
Do. He still watches late-night creature features. Sean is partial to Japanese cars,
German pistols, and British beer.

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