Les Famille Business

This is, in essence, a true story. However, the reader should know that due to the nature of events, I have changed several names and altered a few identities. This was done at the request of those persons directly involved, or their families, or the police of many nations. I do not believe it disturbs the integrity of the book. It is impossible to thank the hundreds of people who co-operated with me by sharing time and information, but I want specifically to express my appreciation to the police of India, Thailand, Nepal, Iran, Turkey, Hong Kong, and Greece. Interpol headquarters in Paris was also courteous and helpful. Last, as I conducted interviews in a dozen different languages including such exotic tongues (for me) as Hindi and Urdu, any errors in translation, if they exist, should be considered benign ones.