| New suspense novel explores ripple effect of greed |
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First-time author B F Monachino examines the thin line that divides mere acquisitiveness and avaricious impulse in Confessions of an Accidental Sleuth
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (MMD Newswire) February 25, 2010 -- Confessions of an Accidental Sleuth by B F Monachino is a cautionary tale of how an impulsive action plunges an ordinary man into an extraordinary situation. Beyond his intellectual property law practice, mild-mannered attorney Harry Kramer has three passions - books, baseball and beautiful Maggie Parker. Because he has kept his feelings for Maggie hidden for years, Harry indulges his love for his other two interests. While on the hunt for a special book on baseball at Zoski and Sons Booksellers, Harry discovers a very rare and valuable baseball scorecard from the 1920s tucked into a box of secondhand books. Blinded by temptation and the desire to own a piece of baseball history, Harry deceives the elderly bookseller and takes the scorecard. When remorse sets in, Harry decides to return the scorecard to the bookseller. However, when he tries to do so, he inadvertently witnesses a heated argument between the elderly bookseller and a sinister looking stranger. Hours later, the store goes up in flames and all signs point to arson leaving Harry to suspect that there is more to the scorecard than meets the eye. Now cast in the role of reluctant sleuth, Harry pursues the few clues in the scorecard and is shocked when they lead to Maggie's father, Bill. Worse yet, several more valuable items are missing from Bill's library and Maggie's uncle is implicated in the theft. Torn between his love for Maggie and his duty to the law, Harry agrees to team up with Maggie to recover the books and clear her uncle's name. Their pursuit for answers turns dangerous when a rapidly unfolding chain of events leads the amateur detective and his sidekick down a bloody trail of larceny, deceit and corruption that leads to the dark underbelly of Wall Street. Harry's hunt for the truth places him and his beloved Maggie in danger; nonetheless, he is determined to unmask the thieves before they achieve their terrible end. "Part detective story, part intellectual foray into the world of rare books and baseball memorabilia, Confessions of an Accidental Sleuth is a stylish mystery with a romantic twist, introducing readers to a literary detective whose unassuming nature and obsessive intellect are the very qualities that enable him to ferret out the truth", says Monachino. "I have always wondered why those who seem to have everything take risks that inevitably lead to the ruin of reputations and fortunes." She believes that given the recent events on Wall Street her work can be a timely exploration of the destructive power of greed. According to ForeWord Clarion Reviews, "Confessions pulls readers in and holds their attention as the plot speeds along. Monachino makes baseball history and book-collecting accessible and interesting to the uninitiated... The novel's round characters, delightful turns of phrase, strong sense of place, and detailed descriptions prove that Monachino can hold her own as a writer." Confessions of an Accidental Sleuth is available for sale online at Amazon.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide. About the Author MEDIA CONTACT: REVIEW COPIES AND INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE ### The views and opinions expressed in this press release do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of CreateSpace or its affiliates. |