Swarm (Dead Ends) (28 page)

To my dad:

You instilled in me a unique sense of humor - equal parts cynical and cerebral - that naturally comes through in all of my writing. We have a different way of viewing the world and we don’t often share it with others. That, to me, is what makes it so special. Our connection goes beyond words. I suppose you could say it’s a Lang thing. No one has ever worked harder or longer to put food on the table and to make sure we never went without. But seriously, take a vacation once a while, will you?

I wouldn’t change a thing about either of you. Except maybe that pesky nicotine habit. Your unwavering support humbles me. Thank you for always letting me be myself. I love you both so much.

• Copyright
  
• Author’s Note
  
• Dedication
  
• Chapter 1
  
• Chapter 2
  
• Chapter 3
  
• Chapter 4
  
• Chapter 5
  
• Chapter 6
  
• Chapter 7
  
• Chapter 8
  
• Chapter 9
  
• Chapter 10
  
• Chapter 11
  
• Chapter 12
  
• Chapter 13
  
• Chapter 14
  
• Chapter 15
  
• Chapter 16
  
• Chapter 17
  
• Chapter 18
  
• Chapter 19
  
• Chapter 20
  
• Chapter 21
  
• Chapter 22
  
• Chapter 23
  
• Acknowledgements