I would like to thank the exquisite town of Park City, Utah, as well as my childhood hometown of Endicott, New York, for their stories, characters and vistas that served as an inspiration for this novel.
I would also like to acknowledge my greatest influences and muses—my family, whom I teasingly refer to as being “a bit off-kilter.” Beaners, Gracie, Lefty, Arty—anyone who knows my colorful loved ones will recognize them in the composite characters in this book. Their memories are vivid, and I will always hear their voices.
To Kristin, Liam, Antony, and to my loyal besties, I would like to express my endless love and appreciation for your ongoing support and tolerance of my obsessive work hours. Jan Pastras, my devoted friend and patient copy editor, boundless thanks to you for always ha
