Detective Thief: The Most Exciting, Mysterious, and Suspenseful Novel

Author: (USA) Hoch
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: While Nick Vettel was dining at one of the luxurious casino restaurants on the boardwalk in Atlantic City, he first heard someone mention the White Queen. Across the table, seated opposite him, was Rost Vitale, a figure involved in small-scale group crime who had hired Nick's special talents more than once in the past. "Has your businessrecently decreased?" he asked, chewing on a duck. "I don't think so, I can take on as much as I want," Vitale grumbled. "I thought the White Queen was stealing your territory." "Who?" "Sandra Paris. Claims to be the White Queen." Rost reached into his vest pocket and pulled out a business card, handing it to Nick. It simply read: "White Queen - Accomplish the Impossible Before Breakfast." A New York City phone number was printed in the lower left corner. "I first heard of this person," Nick admitted. "What does she do?" Rost Vitale shrugged. "It's about the same kind of impossible things you do, except she steals something. She doesn't have the same principles as you." "I'm going to meet her," Nick murmured. After finishing his meal, he signaled the waiter for coffee. "Now, let's get down to business. What can I do for you this time, Rost?" The burly man reached for a glass. "I want you to steal a room full of furniture." "Cut it out, Rost. You know I don't steal anything valuable." "For God's sake, Nick, this isn't diamonds, securities, or a batch of cocaine! It's just furniture! In a study in Maryland. You can"