Forgiven (46 page)

We’re not done yet, Backwoods Boy. No, this battle is just beginning and I’m in it to win.

Jana Oliver’s imagination has always had the upper hand despite her attempts to house-train it. When she’s not on the road tromping around old cemeteries, she can be found in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and far too many books.

Books by Jana Oliver

The Demon Trappers: Forsaken

The Demon Trappers: Forgiven

Writing a story about the end of the world (or the near miss thereof) isn’t for wimps. This book required many countless hours to bring it to the final version that you (hopefully) have just enjoyed. So it’s time to list my accomplices, who joined me in this merry battle of words.

My many thanks to Rachel Petty, who helped me smooth out the rough edges and make the story sing. Meredith Bernstein (my literary agent) deserves a shout-out as well for keeping me sane during the revisions.

Michelle Roper, Jean Marie Ward, Haley Vornholt and Danita Hodges all weighed in on the story, some more than once, and I owe them big time for all their comments, insights and support. Atlanta and Oakland Cemetery take some serious hits in this book, so once again I thank both for providing such a wonderful canvas on which to paint this series.

Finally a hug to all my readers, who have taken Riley, Beck and company into their lives and into their hearts. Bless you all!

First published in the US 2012 by St. Martin’s Press
First published in the UK 2012 by Macmillan Children’s Books

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Copyright © Jana Oliver 2012

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