When lovelorn Jennie, an idealistic twenty-seven-year-old paralegal, stumbles across a grisly crime scene in a picturesque Boston alley while walking her dog, she impetuously agrees to safeguard a coveted travel bag for her chivalrous, dreamy-eyed upstairs neighbor, Al, the seemingly crippled victim of a bungled robbery. As the unnerving repercussions from her rash decision mount, and the secretive burden of protecting the prized bag overwhelms her, Jennie resolutely sets out to effectuate the capture of the unlawful parties involved, as well as Al's heart. That is, if she can only find him. Paul Mazzarella tells a discerning, nimble tale that illustrates the divergent effect a bag full of cash has on its flawed characters. Engaging from the first page, The Knockoff Bag will make you question how you would react in a similar situation. Intertwined themes such as greed, love, regret, betrayal, revenge, and atonement enrich the intriguing plot, which makes the fast-paced storyline a must-read for all.