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In For a Penny, In for a Pounding
Suppose life had dealt you a bad hand a time or two, you've been kicked around a bit, and you longed for a better, easier life? Now suppose you discovered you had a unique talent for forging the signature of Ernest Hemingway and a few other literary greats and you could make a ton of money in the process, would you do it? Would you become that modern-day pirate with swashbuckling ink? Meet Thomas Rayne, a 30-something adjunct professor whose life is spiraling out of control until he discovers this new-found talent and who also discovers that when it comes to the art of the steal, when you're in for a penny you may also be in for a pounding.
224 pages, Paperback
Published July 25, 2022
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October 16, 2023
Immerse yourself in the tempestuous journey of Thomas Rayne, a beleaguered adjunct professor in his thirties, whose serendipitous discovery of an unexplored talent - the ability to forge signatures of the venerable Ernest Hemingway - spirals his life into a realm beyond ordinary. This newfound skill becomes the catalyst for his adventurous foray into the world of a prosperous antique bookseller, discreetly cementing his foothold amidst the giants of literary history through subtle deception.
Remarkably, Rayne's ability to construct forgeries is paralleled by a stark honesty about his own character flaws. Unclouded by moral pretense, this transparency strangely endears him to the reader, fostering a deep connection as we navigate through the riveting storyline. However, his honesty does not shield him from the tumultuous waters of legality and propriety, precipitating a perilous entanglement with the Russian mafia, who discern the imperfections in his Hemingway signature.
Beneath the veneer of the signature-forging, wealth-seeking individual, Rayne emerges as more of a desperate dreamer than a malevolent schemer. His aspirations towards affluence are delineated through elaborate, albeit fanciful, schemes, hinging upon his aptitude for forging the signatures of literary titans like Hemingway and James Joyce.
In For A Penny, In For A Pounding, written by Kregg P J Jorgenson, artfully melds wit, satire, and electrifying crime-thriller elements, providing readers with a narrative that will seamlessly oscillate between invoking hearty laughter and offering riveting, edge-of-your-seat moments. It is not merely a comedic endeavor; it engulfs the reader with a relentless wave of words, ensuring engagement and evoking a myriad of emotions with its clever language play.
Navigating through diverse phases of pacing and tone, the book presents more than a mere crime thriller. The brilliant character development, vividly evocative settings, and a pulsating historical undercurrent augment its appeal. Embark upon this enthralling narrative and traverse through the schemes, moral complexities, and infectious humor that distinctly characterize the peculiar world of Thomas Rayne.
Remarkably, Rayne's ability to construct forgeries is paralleled by a stark honesty about his own character flaws. Unclouded by moral pretense, this transparency strangely endears him to the reader, fostering a deep connection as we navigate through the riveting storyline. However, his honesty does not shield him from the tumultuous waters of legality and propriety, precipitating a perilous entanglement with the Russian mafia, who discern the imperfections in his Hemingway signature.
Beneath the veneer of the signature-forging, wealth-seeking individual, Rayne emerges as more of a desperate dreamer than a malevolent schemer. His aspirations towards affluence are delineated through elaborate, albeit fanciful, schemes, hinging upon his aptitude for forging the signatures of literary titans like Hemingway and James Joyce.
In For A Penny, In For A Pounding, written by Kregg P J Jorgenson, artfully melds wit, satire, and electrifying crime-thriller elements, providing readers with a narrative that will seamlessly oscillate between invoking hearty laughter and offering riveting, edge-of-your-seat moments. It is not merely a comedic endeavor; it engulfs the reader with a relentless wave of words, ensuring engagement and evoking a myriad of emotions with its clever language play.
Navigating through diverse phases of pacing and tone, the book presents more than a mere crime thriller. The brilliant character development, vividly evocative settings, and a pulsating historical undercurrent augment its appeal. Embark upon this enthralling narrative and traverse through the schemes, moral complexities, and infectious humor that distinctly characterize the peculiar world of Thomas Rayne.
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