New Thrilling Mystery Book Brings a Comedic Twist

Alan Cameron Roberts shares an entertaining heist novel with intertwines an outlandish band of thieves, a vicious mafia, a desperate nobleman and some of the world's greatest art in "BAKEUR'S DOZEN, 12 copies, 1 original".

"BAKEUR'S DOZEN" opens with Lord Herbert Reynolds, who is on the brink of losing his English castle to the British tax collector. To preserve his 500-year legacy, Reynolds turns to illegal measures. He hires two loveable thieves to steal a painting by famous artist Titian, but the scheme goes wrong when they steal a Michelangelo belonging to a Mafia Don by mistake.

Reynold's desperations continue when he hires artist Anton Bakeur to create 12 forgeries of the famous Michelangelo painting so that he may sell them and cover his debts. Now in the name of family honor - and personal pride - Lord Reynolds must outwit the art world while avoiding law enforcements and a murderous mafia.

"Roberts is a skillful master of dialogue and has created such endearing bad guys, one can't help but hope the whole gang gets away with their crazy schemes…Zany characters, a light touch, and improbable occurrences give this entertaining novel a distinctly Carl Hiaasen flavor," a BlueInk reviewer said.

"BAKEUR'S DOZEN: 12 copies, 1 original"
By Alan Cameron Roberts
ISBN: 9781491792414 (softcover) 9781491792421 (ebook)
Available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and iUniverse

About the author
Alan Cameron Roberts lives in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Laura. He claims to have never worked because he has had more fun as an Army officer, antique auctioneer, and real estate developer than he has at golf, tennis, and travel.

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Kalin Thomas
480-648-7540
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