“Katherine…makes an appealing lead—ambitious and headstrong, with a kind heart and a desire to do the right thing. In this case, the ‘right’ thing isn’t clear, making her story line interestingly unpredictable. The author also deftly manages the large cast of characters, so it’s easy to keep track of who’s who. Readers who like their fiction with a strong dose of inspiration and morality will enjoy this outing.” Kirkus Reviews
Description
Katherine Kelly’s mentor says she has the makings of a good reporter, but to be great, she must learn to find the emotional core of a story and not hold back in its telling. Then he suggests one last graduate-school assignment: find someone who has influenced her family and tell that story.
Katherine decides to pursue the only family story that has eluded her all her life: the identity of the father she never knew. Her mother, knowing her persistent daughter won’t stop until she gets the truth, breaks her years of silence and makes the call she always swore she would never make.
The reality of her father stands in stark contrast to the father of her dreams, and Katherine realizes she must decide for herself who her father really is: the guardian of a group of wounded souls he calls the Collectibles, the attentive father of a newly discovered daughter, the person of interest in a bank-fraud investigation, or a little of all three.
Blood is deeper than principle, or so she is told. And a great journalist follows a story wherever it leads. It’s Katherine’s call, and only she can make it.
Praise
“Katherine…makes an appealing lead—ambitious and headstrong, with a kind heart and a desire to do the right thing. In this case, the ‘right’ thing isn’t clear, making her story line interestingly unpredictable. The author also deftly manages the large cast of characters, so it’s easy to keep track of who’s who. Readers who like their fiction with a strong dose of inspiration and morality will enjoy this outing.” Kirkus Reviews
“Expect to be so wrapped up in this story that these characters begin to feel as if you know them and their problems, hopes, and dreams are real.” Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick
“Great fiction with a moral message—Mr. Kaufman has become one of my must-read authors…His writing grabs and holds my attention but also inspires me to look at myself and take a moral inventory.” Stan Newton, author of Glorious Kingdom
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Feb 8, 2016 |
| Release Date | February 9, 2016 |
| Number in Series | 2 |
| Series Display String | The Collectibles Trilogy |
| Release Date Machine | 1454976000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
James J. Kaufman is the author of the award-winning novel The Collectibles and its sequel, The Concealers. Both books draw heavily from his experiences in law, his dealings in the business world, and his interactions with people from widely different backgrounds. Kaufman is an attorney, former judge, and businessman—CEO of the Kaufman Group, Ltd. and chairman of the board of Imaging the World, a nonprofit health care company delivering ultrasound services to Uganda and other underserved populations in an effort to save lives that might otherwise be lost. He is also a proud member of the esteemed Players Club, Gramercy Park, New York City.
Narrator Bio
Joe Barrett, an actor and Audie Award and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared both on and off Broadway as well as in hundreds of radio and television commercials.
Overview
Katherine Kelly’s mentor says she has the makings of a good reporter, but to be great, she must learn to find the emotional core of a story and not hold back in its telling. Then he suggests one last graduate-school assignment: find someone who has influenced her family and tell that story.
Katherine decides to pursue the only family story that has eluded her all her life: the identity of the father she never knew. Her mother, knowing her persistent daughter won’t stop until she gets the truth, breaks her years of silence and makes the call she always swore she would never make.
The reality of her father stands in stark contrast to the father of her dreams, and Katherine realizes she must decide for herself who her father really is: the guardian of a group of wounded souls he calls the Collectibles, the attentive father of a newly discovered daughter, the person of interest in a bank-fraud investigation, or a little of all three.
Blood is deeper than principle, or so she is told. And a great journalist follows a story wherever it leads. It’s Katherine’s call, and only she can make it.
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