Dear George,
I am thrilled by this honor, and humbled by the support you and your readers have shown for SUSPECT.  This Barry — naming SUSPECT as the Best Mystery Novel of the Decade — means the world to me.  It truly does, George.  As Maggie touched your heart, you have touched mine.  So . . . thank you.

Here’s a picture of me and the Barry here in my office, where Maggie was born and the novel was written.

One future day, when the covid is behind us, I hope to see you at Bouchercon or some other gathering of our mystery tribe.  I’d like to shake your hand.

All best,
Bob