Francis Baker’s flair as a thief is unmatched when it comes to his skill at remaining undetected, whether as a pickpocket or committing a burglary. The suspense builds after he falls into the clutches of a gang of criminals who wish to make use of his abilities. They get more than they bargained for since he escapes and turns the tables on them. In the process, he also badly embarrasses the FBI, so now he has more than one powerful organization interested in locating where he has gone. A continent away, he attempts to straighten out his life by becoming an honest, law-abiding citizen, and escape the notice of those searching for him. Unfortunately, he has picked up a raging case of kleptomania, not the safest of maladies to have if you’re a wannabe ex- thief, who wishes to remain unnoticed. Francis is once more discovered by his enemies. All he holds dear is threatened with death and destruction. He takes violent action to combat the forces bringing chaos to his life. Murder, mayhem, love and kleptomania are mixed together with a dusting of humor in this suspense-filled murder mystery.