No Pennies Please A Novel

No Pennies Please A Novel by G. Stevens, published by iUniverse in March 2004, is a 276-page exploration of personal and historical mysteries. The story follows Nathan Glow, who, despite his reluctance, finds himself drawn into heroic situations as he journeys from San Francisco to Boston. Along the way, he engages with Native American ruins, battles wildfires in Arkansas, and connects with a black sharecropping family in South Carolina. The narrative intertwines Nathan’s present with his childhood memories, particularly involving his friends, the Freaks, as he seeks to uncover long-buried secrets.

Readers will discover a blend of action, adventure, and suspense as Nathan meets archaeologist Rachel Ring, and together they delve into their pasts. The plot thickens with the mysterious bell ringer in the church tower and the unresolved murder of Nathan’s father, which looms over his family. This edition presents a contemporary tale that weaves together themes of mystery and personal discovery, inviting readers to reflect on the complexities of relationships and the weight of history.