Mystery, Inc.

A book lover’s lust for acquisition drives him to murder in this short tale from the New York Times –bestselling author of Beautiful Days . Identified only by the hastily—and clumsily—chosen alias Charles Brockden, the narrator of this story finds a bookstore that instantly piques his desire. He must call it his own; he must add it to his already-extensive collection of bookstores. But surely the owner of such a fine shop wouldn’t easily part with it. Brockden forms a plan to acquire the store i