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  Author Notes, August 2019

  Thanks for reading!

  It’s been nine months since my last book came out, but it has felt like an eternity. Folks in my have been Facebook group have been hounding me for a new series, and I’m thrilled The Crime Beat is finally here.

  I’m working with a consultant on this series, a man named Gary Collins. I met Gary at the 20Books Writing Conference in November of 2018, and we hit it off right away. For The Crime Beat, Gary is providing important insights into weaponry, military life, and police work. He’s also a consistent sounding board and story fixer. Many of the coolest little nuggets in this series were his idea. In addition to having a military and law enforcement background I don’t have, Gary is the author of seven non-fiction books. Find out more about them, and about Gary, by flipping a few pages.

  Now, some thanks…

  Special thanks to everyone in the A.C. Fuller Fiction Fans Group on Facebook. Your interest in my work—plus your constant support and encouragement—keeps me going.

  Thanks to the good people at Rocking Book Covers, who designed the art for all the books in The Crime Beat series.

  Thanks to Chet Sandberg, who edited this book, to Noah Brand, who also edited it, and to Jennifer Karchmer, who proofread it. And to Kay Vreeland, who caught some errors at the last second before publication.

  Thanks to my wife Amanda, who read multiple versions of this book and improved it in so many ways. And to my children, Arden and Charlie, for giving me time to write it.

  Thanks to Rebecca Scherer at the Jane Rotrosen Agency, whose valuable feedback made this book much better.

  And to the readers who enjoy my books, thank you so much!

  Over the next few months, The Crime Beat will be taking me all around the world. I hope you’ll come along for the ride!

  A.C. Fuller

  About the Author

  Once a journalist in New York, A.C. Fuller now writes stories at the intersection of media, politics, and technology. He also teaches writing workshops around the country and internationally.

  Before he began writing full time, he was an adjunct professor of journalism at NYU and an English teacher at Northwest Indian College.

  He now lives with his wife, two children, and two dogs near Seattle. For a free copy of one of A.C.'s books, check out: www.acfuller.com/readerclub.

  You can find out more at www.acfuller.com

  Other Books By A.C. Fuller

  THE ALEX VANE MEDIA THRILLERS

  Follow journalist Alex Vane from 9/11 into the social media age in the breakout thriller series from A.C. Fuller.

  The Cutline

  (An Alex Vane Prequel Novella)—Available free, and only though my website

  The Anonymous Source

  (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 1)

  The Inverted Pyramid

  (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 2)

  The Mockingbird Drive

  (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 3)

  The Shadow File

  (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 4)

  The Last Journalist

  (An Alex Vane Media Thriller, Book 5)

  AMERITOCRACY

  The two-party system was broken, so Mia Rhodes created an alternative. Welcome to Ameritocracy, the new political series readers are calling "The West Wing meets Survivor" and "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington for the social media age."

  Open Primary

  (Ameritocracy, Book 1)

  Off Message

  (Ameritocracy, Book 2)

  Echo Chamber

  (Ameritocracy, Book 3)

  PRAISE FOR A.C. FULLER’S BOOKS:

  "A talented new writer sure to do damage to the best-seller lists."

  -Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon and New York Times Bestselling Author of My Sister's Grave

  "Elite Indie Reads anticipates that Fuller will soon be a household name."

  -Elite Indie Reads

  "An ode to American news served just the way I like it--fast, bloody, and utterly righteous."

  -Roger Hobbs, New York Times Bestselling Author of Ghostman

  About Gary Collins, Consultant on THE CRIME BEAT

  Gary Collins has a unique background that includes military intelligence, Special Agent for the U.S. State Department Diplomatic Security Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Gary’s background and expertise bring a much-needed perspective to the topics of simple living, health, nutrition, entrepreneurship, self-help and self-reliance. He holds an AS degree in Exercise Science, a BS in Criminal Justice, and an MS in Forensic Science.

  His website, www.thesimplelifenow.com, and The Simple Life book series (his total lifestyle reboot), blow the lid off of conventional life and wellness expectations, and are essential for every person seeking a simpler and happier life.

  You can find all his books on Amazon here.

  The Simple Life Guide To Financial Freedom: Free Yourself from the Chains of Debt and Find Financial Peace

  The Simple Life Guide To Decluttering Your Life: The How-To Book of Doing More With Less and Focusing on the Things That Matter

  The Simple Life Guide To RV Living: The Road to Freedom and the Mobile Lifestyle Revolution

  The Simple Life Guide To Optimal Health: How to Get Healthy and Feel Better Than Ever

  Living Off The Grid: What To Expect While Living the Life of Ultimate Freedom and Tranquility

  Going Off The Grid: The How-To Book of Simple Living and Happiness

  The Beginner’s Guide To Living Off The Grid: The DIY Workbook for Living the Life You Want