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  Acknowledgments

  Melissa Hurwitz, M.D.: My staunchest (and longest) supporter and one hell of a reader

  The memory of my grandfather, David Hurwitz, M.D.

  My mother: For everything

  Matthew Guma: My indefatigable advocate and not-so-indefatigable bourbon cohort

  Marc H. Glick and Stephen F. Breimer: Dedication personified

  Jess Taylor: King of Commentary, Queen of Vitriol

  Adriana Alberghetti, Brian Lipson, Dawn Saltzman, Tom Strickler: Simply the best

  David Vigliano, Dean Williamson: For getting it done

  Michael Morrison: My esteemed publisher

  Lisa Gallagher and Libby Jordan: Marketing gurus

  Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, Professor of Psychology, University of Toronto: Who continues to be a major influence on my life. Blame him.

  G___M___: For his expertise on everything from digital transmitters to shoe profiling

  Matthew Lissak, M.D., Neuropsychiatric Institute: For his insight

  Marshall Morgan, M.D., Director, UCLA Medical Center Emergency Room: For allowing me to shadow his attendings and residents

  Don Mebust, M.D.: For showing me the UCLA ER from abscess to zoster

  Keith Lewis, Embalmer/Autopsy Tech, UCLA Med Center: Brilliant raconteur of the grisly

  Peter Catalino: For the med student tour

  Officer Marlin Hill: For helping me get down the attitude and the argot

  The two John Does: For stuff

  Professor Michael S. Berlin, M.D., Director, Glaucoma Institute/Beverly Hills: For his generous counsel on matters ocular

  Mohammed M. Elahi, M.D., FRCSC-Plastic Surgery: For his guidance about burn treatment

  Robert Andonian, M.D.: For input regarding Peter

  Charlotte Brinsont-Brown, L.C.S.W.: For enlightening me on aspects of Children's Services

  Bret Nelson, M.D.: The next generation

  Kristin Herold: For her support

  The booksellers: Thank you

  My readers: Who make it all especially worthwhile

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Gregg Andrew Hurwitz is the author of The Tower and Minutes to Burn. He is currently at work on his fourth novel. He lives in Los Angeles.

  ALSO BY GREGG ANDREW HURWITZ

  THE TOWER MINUTES TO BURN

  CREDITS

  Jacket design by Richard Aqaun Jacket photograph by Jan Cobb

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