13. Three Coins in a Fuchsbau

A failed jewelry store robbery results in a murder that finds Nick and Hank immersed in a hunt for rare coins. Nick soon learns that these coins have an unsettling effect on whoever possesses them, as Hank and Captain Renard begin to exhibit unusual behavior. Meanwhile, a mysterious old friend of Aunt Marie's comes to Nick with information about his family and what led to his parent's death.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

A failed robbery leads Nick and Hank to a dead shopkeeper and three powerful and rare coins. The coins seem to give the one who holds them influence over others, while arousing a hunger for power in the holder. This explains the actions of Hitler, Nero, and many other tyrants of history. Meanwhile, an old friend ( Titus Welliver ) of Aunt Marie arrives to tell Nick about his parents' deaths. Nick is able to get the three troublesome coins, and hides them away in a bottom trunk in his trailer. Opening quote: " For me there are neither locks nor bolts, whatsoever I desire is mine. "

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