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By the Book

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Reads 2,360
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Parts 21
Time 5h 8m

What happens when you recruit a con artist into the FBI instead of arresting him?  Things don't exactly go by the book. Neal's first undercover assignment goes awry on New Year's Eve. 
Follows In the Driver's Seat in the Caffrey Conversation seriesAll Rights Reserved

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Caffrey Flashback by PennaNomen

When a former con artist goes undercover to help the FBI catch a company drugging their clients, he's taking a massive risk. The drugs they're using could make all of his repressed memories rise to the surface before he's ready to deal with them. Fortunately Neal has friends and family to help him through the ordeal. In the Caffrey Conversation series, this story follows Written in the Stars. Content warnings for a death and funeral, a character who is drugged and hospitalized, and descriptions of past child abuse.

Italian Masquerade by Silbrith

Mozzie's latest scheme could derail Neal and Sara's plans for the winter holidays. December 2005. Travel: Rome, Florence, Venice. This story takes place after the events in Cloister of Secrets (Caffrey Conversation series) and Night Music (Crossed Lines series). My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--is recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI. Neal begins his new life in December 2003 when he is twenty-three years old. Unlike the TV series, Neal was never convicted of a crime and didn't serve time in prison. Penna Nomen is the creator and chief muse of the series. She is also my writing partner. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

The Mirror by Silbrith

Keller is back in town and has his sights set on ancient Egyptian artifacts. The hunt for Adler begins in earnest. Fluff: Valentine's Day, sci-fi convention. February - March 2005. Follows The Dreamer in the Caffrey Conversation series. My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--is recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI. Neal begins his new life in December 2003 when he is twenty-three years old. Unlike the TV series, Neal was never convicted of a crime and didn't serve time in prison. Penna Nomen is the creator and chief muse of the series. She is also my writing partner. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

In the Driver's Seat by PennaNomen

How does a con artist adapt to being part of a team in the FBI? Who's in the driver's seat? White Collar fanfic. In the Caffrey Conversation series, this story follows Choirboy Caffrey.

The Golden Hen by Silbrith

Neal's grad school advisor asks for help when an art expert disappears with a spectacular imperial Fabergé egg. August 2004. Follows Complications and Penna Nomen's story Caffrey Disclosure in the Caffrey Conversation series. My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation prequel universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--was recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI before canon Neal was sent to prison. Neal began his new life in December 2003 when he was twenty-three years old. The first story in the series is Caffrey Conversation by Penna Nomen. Penna and I are writing partners. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

Progress of Love by Silbrith

A visit from Alex is not what Neal had in mind for Valentine's Day. February 2006. This story takes place after the events in Silent Planet (Caffrey Conversation series) and Glass Angels (Crossed Lines series). My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--is recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI. Neal begins his new life in December 2003 when he is twenty-three years old. Unlike the TV series, Neal was never convicted of a crime and didn't serve time in prison. Penna Nomen is the creator and chief muse of the series. She is also my writing partner. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

Choirboy Caffrey by PennaNomen

Before joining the FBI, con artist Neal Caffrey cons his way into a choir. When he uncovers something that he thinks the FBI should look into, agent Peter Burke isn't convinced it's really a case. Sequel to Caffrey Conversation.

The Shark of SoHo by Silbrith

An art fraud scheme leads Neal and Peter to forge an unlikely alliance. April 2006. Follows the events in Cheekbones Caffrey (Crossed Lines series) and Roads Not Taken by Penna Nomen (Caffrey Conversation series). My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--an expert forger, thief, and con artist--is recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI. Neal begins his new life in December 2003 when he is twenty-three years old. Unlike the TV series, Neal was never convicted of a crime and didn't serve time in prison. Penna Nomen is the creator and chief muse of the series. She is also my writing partner. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

The Woman in Blue by Silbrith

Neal's loyalties are tested when a former mentor contacts him and a new foe emerges on the scene. Fluff: Halloween, gaming convention. September-October 2004. Follows The Golden Hen in the Caffrey Conversation series. My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation prequel universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--was recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI before canon Neal was sent to prison. Neal began his new life in December 2003 when he was twenty-three years old. The first story in the series is Caffrey Conversation by Penna Nomen. Penna and I are writing partners. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

Complications by Silbrith

Peter comes to the rescue when Neal has lost his way. April-May 2004. Follows Caffrey Flashback by Penna Nomen in the Caffrey Conversation series. My White Collar stories are set in the Caffrey Conversation prequel universe created by Penna Nomen. In that world, Neal Caffrey--expert forger, thief, and con artist--was recruited by Special Agent Peter Burke to work for him at the FBI before canon Neal was sent to prison. Neal began his new life in December 2003 when he was twenty-three years old. The first story in the series is Caffrey Conversation by Penna Nomen. Penna and I are writing partners. The complete list of Caffrey Conversation stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to the White Collar TV series.

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Caffrey Flashback

When a former con artist goes undercover to help the FBI catch a company drugging their clients, he's taking a massive risk. The drugs they're using could make all of his repressed memories rise to the surface before he's ready to deal with them. Fortunately Neal has friends and family to help him through the ordeal. In the Caffrey Conversation series, this story follows Written in the Stars. Content warnings for a death and funeral, a character who is drugged and hospitalized, and descriptions of past child abuse.