THE SCHEME is about Mark Holman, a recent law school graduate, trying to find an attorney position in a tight job market. When offered a position with Valia & Bernstein, a two-partner law firm on Long Island, Mark jumps at the opportunity. Mark's wife, Rita, is a dear Christian woman who desperately wants Mark to receive Jesus as his Saviour. As Mark struggles with his lack of salvation, unbekwnst to him, his employer is involved in a sophisticated money-making scheme. When Mark realizes what his employer is doing, he attempts to accumulate documentation to provide to the authorities. A cat-and-mouse game, chase scenes, and other dangerous situations ensue. Mark's information-gathering efforts place t only Rita in harm's way, but also other family members. He goes to great length to keep his amateur sleuth work a secret from Rita, whose unending prayers protect him from certain harm. Mark's determination also puts him in jeopardy of disbarment, as he is dangerously close to violating the ethical can that deals with attorney-client privilege. All the while, his search for salvation hangs in the balance.
The author has been an attorney for almost 30 years. Presently, he is a university administrator. He has been married to Ruth since 1983. They have two wonderful (adult) children. In 1985, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour.