Taking Chances

About the Book

This book is a comedy about four black men, who don’t know each other, but come together when one of them learns of the availability of a large sum of money. As they plot to steal it, each reveals his background to the others and they form a permanent bond. Stealing the money brings out the individuality of each of them. What each man does with his share reveals his character and childhood dreams. Black men stealing over a million dollars is a plot rarely used because it seems unrealistic. But this book exudes realism, especially the methods they use and the decisions they make about how to spend the money.

About the Author

Howard Reeves lives in Tampa, Florida, where he is an active participant in church activities and volunteer work. He graduated from California State University with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and a Masters Degree in Public Administration; with life-time teaching credentials, His experience includes 20-years in the Air Force, consulting in private industry, teaching at the high school and college levels, and counseling at-risk youths. He owned and operated his own business for several years in Charlotte, North Carolina, his home town. Having written books on; Self-Help Employment, a Murder Mystery, American Terrorism and Black History, he wrote this comedy to round out his writing skills.