When Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy Lance Knotts' wife, Tampa Police Officer Kasey Knotts, dies in the line of duty, he loses not only the love of his life but also the mother to their two-year-old son Jacob.But like all law enforcement officers, Kasey wrote her, "Open When" letter. The last words of love that a fallen officer leaves behind, for their grieving loved ones. But instead of one heartfelt letter, Kasey wrote seven.Knowing how hard Lance will take her death, Kasey plans ahead. Beginning the day before her funeral, she leaves a series of letters to her husband, designed to ease his grief over the first seven days following her funeral.As each day passes, each new message fills him with heart-wrenching memories and of smiles and laughter from years gone by.With Kasey's words to comfort him, Lance slowly learns the true meaning of the words, "True love never dies."And through their journey, we will discover why, the three words "I love you" are words that are meant to be shared, experienced, and felt, before it is our time to say our final goodbye. David Kennedy is the author of several bestsellers. Several of his books are considered as the "most in-depth look" into the murder and investigation of famous murder cases like, Jon Benet Ramsey "Once Upon a December", Caylee Anthony "Mother of All Lies", and Darlie Routier "A Killer in my House".David has written about some of the most infamous criminals in American history like Charles Manson "The Summer of Helter Skelter," The Menendez Brothers "Truth and Lies in Beverly Hills" Bonnie and Clyde "Love & Murder Bonnie & Clyde the Real Story", and John Gotti "The Last Godfather".In June 2018, David released his first book of "The Backward Jack" Trilogy with The Awakening.David Kennedy has been awarded numerous awards worldwide for his books and has been recognized for his charitable donations to such causes as; The Hurricane relief efforts for Texas and Puerto Rico in 2017, Autism research and The Make a Wish foundation.
