The Dark and Hollow Places (44 page)
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Authors: Carrie Ryan
As always, research for this book took me in some fascinating directions, and I’m indebted to Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner, whose work with USAID and the CDC helped inform my understanding of the progression and effects of global pandemics, and to Dr. Jason Davis for discussing the biological possibilities of zombies—any mistakes regarding such things are entirely mine. Thanks also to Kelly, Jessica and Krista, who tromped through the New York Transit Museum with me, and Sarah MacLean, who indulged me on some rather long subway rides.
Without the hospitality of the Dilworth Coffee Shop, Kebob Restaurant and 300 East I’d have never been able to leave the house and continue to work, and of course, big thanks to Dennis for giving us Jake and to his partner, Scott, for marrying JP and me.
I owe my family an extra-special thanks for all the times I had to sneak away during the holidays over the past year to get a few more words written in order to meet my deadlines. My parents; Tony Ryan; Bobby and Doug Kidd; my sisters, Jenny Sell and Chris Warnick (and their husbands!); and my new family, John, Jane and Jason Davis, continue to humble me with their constant love and support.
And finally, for my husband (yay!), JP: Even during the times that I lost faith in myself, you never lost faith in me.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Carrie Ryan is a graduate of Williams College and Duke University School of Law.
The Dark and Hollow Places
is the third book in the Forest of Hands and Teeth trilogy. Look for the first two books,
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
and
The Dead-Tossed Waves
, both available from Delacorte Press. Carrie Ryan lives and writes in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can find her online at
carrieryan.com
.
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