Wicked Good is a different kind of mystery. Full of rich characters with whom you will cry, hope, laugh, and cheer. Rory is a character not seen in other novels, every action and thought a contradiction. For example, he is concerned about the safety of the squirrels in his garage yet brutal in his quest toward self-identity and independence. Rory's discoveries about his birth parents and himself leaves him and Archer hopeful in their knowledge that no matter where life takes them, they will always have unconditional love for the other. In this entertaining dysfunctional romp, the authors cut the pathos with humor and vivid characterizations. Rory is an indelible portrait of a high-functioning autistic kid who's both off-putting and magnetic; veering between wild tantrums, plangent sweetness and locked-down obliviousness, he's a mystery to himself as to others. KIRKUS REVIEWS Book ReviewLewis and Faircloth are brilliant writers. I was quickly caught up in Wicked Good as the authors shed light on Asperger's. The characters marched into my heart. This book has a surprising twist towards the end. I'm hoping for a sequel. This would be the perfect plot for a movie. Well done!Anne B. Readers Favorite A refreshing and realistic glimpse into the daily internal and external struggles that parents of Exceptional Children go through. I completely recommend this book. Dr. Alberto Gamarra, Ph.D., Nationally Certified School Psychologist People frequently ask how it came to be that two sisters wrote a novel together and what it was like to work as a team. The answers are "simple" and "great."   It was March. The snow was dirty brown and the sun was absent in Bangor, Maine. Amy was spending a lot of time on her sofa, channel surfing and landing nowhere. Joanne called from her home in Florida. "Wanna write a book together?"   Amy wrapped an afghan around her and yawned from lack of blood flow to her brain. "Sure," was the best response she could muster.   Amy is a lawyer by day and single mom to two teenage boys by day and night. Her oldest is diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism which has been of mixed blessings to her life.   Joanne is also a lawyer and the literary brains behind this outfit. Amy can only write based upon her life experiences. Without Joanne moving the plot along, Wicked Good would be nowhere. On the other hand, Amy has the experience. Her son is now 19 years old. Life has been a challenge for both of them. The incidents in the novel Wicked Good are fiction. But many of the characteristics of the mother and son have basis in authenticity. For example, once Amy's son gets an idea in his head, it is tough to dissuade him otherwise. As another example, juggling his needs with Amy's job truly stresses her out and the bathtub is a frequent refuge. However, he has never hit Amy and Amy does not have a drinking problem.   Writing Wicked Good together has brought us closer. We are working on the second novel in the series called Wicked Wise . We hope you enjoy Wicked Good . "Asperger's syndrome" is a disorder on the autism spectrum. It was discovered by Dr. Hans Asperger in 1944 but not in the public conscious until after 2000. It is diagnosed from a checklist of symptoms. Individuals with Asperger's syndrome appear eccentric. Rory is no exception. "Wicked" is a slang term originated in New England. To be used properly it must be followed by an adjective. It is used to add emphasis. For example, Rory is wicked smart when it comes to removing those wicked pesky squirrels. And we are wicked excited that you are reading Wicked Good . Wicked Good is dedicated to Brendan Faircloth and Ryan Faircloth, our two big guys, without whom this book could not have been written. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FROM THE AUTHORS We have always had the support of our parents, Arlyne Lewis and Dean Lewis, in anything we have chosen to do. This book was no exception. Our brother, Warren Lewis, was brave enough to take on the task of designing the front cover and we love what he did with it. Thank you to the photographer of the photo on the front cover, Sean Faircloth. It is a great photo taken one Thanksgiving in North Carolina. Beverly, Marianne and Ben - thank you for your support too. Thank you to our "original fans" who supported Wicked Good since we began blogging it chapter-by-chapter. They are (in no particular order) Minda, Anne W., Ana, The Diz, Marilyn, Norman, Rhonda and Anne A. We have countless friends to thank - friends who have specifically helped with the book and friends who have helped with life. Thank you Risa, Dawn, Karyn, Michele, Christina, Judy, Pam, Jill, Debi and Darla. You gals are the greatest friends anyone could ever have. And thank you to MA and Phil for your unconditional love and support. Thank you to our mother's book group for its comments that helped make Wicked Good wicked better. Thank you to all the people who have been touched by auti