Books, Pens & Larceny

Book excerpt: Danny Monk knows three things about his life. One, he is struggling to make ends meet selling books in his bookshop but loves his job. Two, love has not yet crossed his path. Three, his best friend Albert is always there for him. A proposition interrupts Danny’s tranquillity: Albert asks him to commit a crime. Appalled, shocked, and then thrilled are the feelings Danny is experiencing. He begins a double life in the ‘acquisition business’ – Albert believes it is too vulgar to call it stealing. The absurd suggestion broke the serenity of Danny’s day. The opportunity will pass. Danny must decide. Does he save his bookstore by living a secret double life or does he lose his life savings? From the perch behind his counter, Danny sees Alessia, an avid book collector, walk in. He falls for her. Some secrets are necessary. When Alessia comes into Danny’s life, is he willing to share them?