Second Pocket First: A Novel

Issey, a charmingly flawed thief, finds himself returning to his childhood hometown in Vermont's Bell River Valley just as the holiday season begins. As he embarks on a series of daring thefts, he unexpectedly becomes the town's unexpected hero, garnering wealth, admiration, and a mysterious love interest. However, his past catches up with him when an old associate reappears and all of his stolen items resurface, forcing Issey to navigate between his old habits and newfound town loyalties in this humorous blend of crime and small-town charm.