The Bookkeeper

The Bookkeeper presents a gripping trilogy of short stories, each emerging from the shadows to serve as a stark warning for the intrepid reader.

In ‘The Exchange,’ we delve into the life of a hitman longing to leave his lethal career behind. Yet, as he teeters on the brink of retirement, his path crosses with an aspiring investigative journalist—a young college student who inadvertently entangles him back into the perilous world he seeks to escape.

‘Tserof’ unfolds the eerie tale of a brother and sister embarking on what should have been a typical camping trip with their parents. However, their weekend getaway takes a sinister turn, as the familiar turns frighteningly strange and increasingly creepy.

Concluding the collection is ‘Thanksgiving,’ a story that takes a futuristic twist on one of the world’s most traditional holidays. This 21st-century science fiction narrative offers a unique reinterpretation that’s sure to captivate.

Robert Raff was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, raised by his beautiful mother, Mildred, and father, Larry. As a child, he and his younger brother, Vex, would love to make up their own movies and music videos with their dad’s camcorder. Later in life, he began to write short stories in hopes of becoming one of the best thriller writers.