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Authors: Jeaniene Frost
There are so many people behind my books that it’s impossible to list them all, but specific mention is more than due to the following:
I have to thank God first, both for the inspiration to dream up my stories—and the determination to turn them into books.
Thanks so much to the readers of the Night Huntress series. Your encouragement and enthusiasm have been more than I ever dreamed. You make it fun for me to share my stories, and that’s an amazing gift.
My agent, Nancy Yost, superbly handles the business aspects of publishing so that I have more time to concentrate on what I love most: writing. Thanks also to my editor, Erika Tsang, for her wonderful expertise in keeping me on track with my plots…and for trimming out my occasional rambling. If I had Erika edit my Acknowledgments page, it would be much more eloquent and succinct! Huge thanks go to Thomas Egner, for yet another cover that left me breathless. Also a big shout-out to Pamela Spengler-Jaffee, Carrie Feron, Liate Stehlik, Wendy Ho, and Amanda Bergeron at Avon Books/HarperCollins, for all their efforts to get this book onto as many shelves—or electronic readers—as possible.
My husband, Matthew, deserves his own chapter of thanks, but I’ll keep it brief and just say that without you, I wouldn’t have much to write about the power of love. My parents, sisters, and other family continue to be my rock. I’m so fortunate to have all of you.
Melissa, you’re an incredible critique partner…and an even better friend. Vicki, Ilona, and Yasmine, whether it’s been words of wisdom when I’m faltering or an ear when I need to vent, you ladies have been priceless. In my mind, you’re ALL kick-ass heroines.
Tage and Erin, I’m so glad for all that you do with the fan site. It’s one of my most fun places online to visit. And finally, thanks to all the booksellers who’ve stocked me on their shelves or recommended my series to their customers. You’re awesome. Consider yourselves kissed!
New York Times
bestselling author
Jeaniene Frost
lives with her husband and their very spoiled dog in Florida. Although not a vampire herself, she confesses to having pale skin, wearing a lot of black, and sleeping in late whenever possible. And while she can’t see ghosts, she loves to walk through old cemeteries. Jeaniene also loves poetry and animals, but fears children and hates to cook. She is currently at work on her next novel in her bestselling Night Huntress series.
To know more about Jeaniene, please visit her website at
www.jeanienefrost.com.
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Lara Adrian,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Ashes of Midnight
“A can’t-put-down masterpiece that’s sexy-hot and a thrill-ride on every page. I’m officially addicted to the series.”
Gena Showalter,
New York Times
bestselling author of
The Darkest Whisper
“Witty dialogue, a strong heroine, a delicious hero, and enough action to make a reader forget to sleep.”
Melissa Marr,
New York Times
bestselling author of
Fragile Eternity
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
FIRST DROP OF CRIMSON
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EPub Edition © January 2010 ISBN: 978-0-06-196619-4
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