The Angel Of Darkness

Libraries, as always, make the difference between fantasy and reconstruction possible. I must thank the staffs of the New York Public Library, the New York Society Library, and the New-York Historical Society for their tireless help. I must also thank the staff of the Brook-side Museum in Ballston Spa, New York, along with the staffs of the Ballston Spa Public Library, the Saratoga Springs Public Library, and the Saratoga County Historical Society.

Perrin Wright provided not only research assistance but companionship on some mental and physical journeys which, disturbing as they were for me, were in some ways more so for her. I thank her for being so insightful, open-minded, and supportive.

Dr. Laszlo Kreizler was born during a di

My path through the maze of the late nineteenth-century legal system in New York State was lit by the ever-insightful Julie Gly

Once again, Tim Haldeman provided invaluable reactions and suggestions, as well as the friendship necessary to keep a long and difficult project going. I am in his debt.

For their supreme patience and constant encouragement, I thank my agent, Suza

Heather Schroeder has worked tirelessly to oversee the fates of these stories abroad, and has always exhibited understanding and patience.

For helping me stay on course, as well as extending the hand of true friendship in Mother England, I offer my sincerest thanks to Hilary Hale.

I must also acknowledge the efforts of those physicians who took pains to keep me going through several very difficult years: Ernestina Saxton, Tirso del Junco, Jr., Frank Petito, and Bruce Yaffe exhibited the kind of committed and responsive behavior that all doctors should embody but with which most, tragically, ca

While this book was in its infancy, it nearly suffered the fate of many of Libby Hatch’s victims due to my wide-eyed wandering into a creative quagmire on another coast. For helping me first try to realize a difficult vision and then get back to the business of writing books I would like to thank, in order of appearance, Rene Garcia (and Risa Bramon Garcia), Betty Moos, Mike Fi

Special gratitude goes to Ly

The completion of this book, along with the sanity of its author, were consistently aided by the remarkable sense and sensibility of Elisabeth Harnois.

About Caleb Carr

Caleb Carr is a renowned military historian and author of the seminal history of terrorism: THE LESSONS OF TERROR. He is also author of the sequel to THE ALIENIST, THE ANGEL OF DARKNESS, and the futuristic KILLING TIME. He lives in New York.