'Brass Balls' Riley is leading a settled life when a friend from his youth re-appears with a scheme to make one, last, big score. Riley carries off the caper with the not-altogether helpful assistance of his criminally impaired wife and their friend. Can the wily and resourceful Riley keep one step ahead of the police, the FBI, and the special investigators hired by the victim? This is an intriguing tale, told primarily from Riley's point of view, reminiscent of Raymond Chandler in style. Beautifully crafted, it takes the reader into Riley's mind and his surroundings sympathetically and humorously. A first rate read.