Fools Errand — Jeffrey S. Stephens

It's been six years since the untimely death of Blackie—a charming rogue who endlessly pursued The Big Deal—when his son discovers an enigmatic letter telling of a cache of stolen money. Feeling no choice but to pursue his father's dream, he embarks on a search that leads from New York, to the Strip in Las Vegas, and ultimately to the south of France. Along this life-altering journey, he is confronted by the dangers of his father's past as he unravels a decades-old mystery, while revealing other long-buried secrets as well.Poignant and entertaining, humorous and exciting, romantic and mysterious, Fool's Errand leads him to discover both the treasure and himself.