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
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
Designed by Renato Stanisic
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