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By the Book

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Reads 2,492
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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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Cloister of Secrets by Silbrith

Peter joins Neal on a heist in order to capture a buyer of stolen rare books and manuscripts. Neal and Sara begin to come out of the closet. Travel: France. Fluff: Thanksgiving. November 2005. This story takes place after the events in The Musicians (Caffrey Conversation series) and Columbia Ghost Story (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.

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.

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.

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.

Thief in the Woods by Silbrith

A rash of burglaries leads to an unexpected thief. September 2006. Crossed Lines story #14, a fusion of Supernatural with Caffrey Conversation. Fluff: Renaissance Festival, Mabon. Follows the events in Dawn of the Jackalopes (Crossed Lines) and Fashion Undertow (Caffrey Conversation series). Crossed Lines is a fusion series of White Collar with Supernatural. Peter Burke already crossed the line to recruit con artist Neal Caffrey. To work with the Winchester brothers, he'll have to do the same. Similarly, Dean and Sam need to let Neal and Peter into their world. The stories are set within the Caffrey Conversation timeline but can be read separately. The Caffrey Conversation universe was 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 for Caffrey Conversation. She is also my writing partner. The complete list of all our stories is on our blog, Penna Nomen & Silbrith Conversation. This story is for fun. I don't own the rights to White Collar or Supernatural.

Echoes of a Violin by Silbrith

Neal plans to take advantage of a trip to Europe with Peter to retrieve a painting, but his enemies have something else in mind. Travel: Paris, London. May - June 2005. Part of the Caffrey Conversation series. Follows Raphael's Dragon. 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.

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.

Attack of the Kraken by Silbrith

April Fools' Day is just around the corner, but ancient sea monsters are no laughing matter. March 2006. Travel: Cambridge, Massachusetts. This story takes place after the events in Progress of Love (Caffrey Conversation series) and Voodoo Remoulade (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.

Caffrey Conversation by PennaNomen

What if FBI agent Peter Burke recruited con artist Neal Caffrey instead of arresting him? Peter goes undercover to thwart a museum theft, with unexpected help from Neal. This is the first story in the Caffrey Conversation series written with Silbrith. Peter is a father figure to Neal, and he slowly begins to unravel the mysteries around the shadowy con artist when they both travel to Neal's hometown of St. Louis. Prequel AU for the White Collar TV Series. Set in late 2003. Thanks to Silbrith for being my beta reader and for designing the cover art!

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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Cloister of Secrets

Peter joins Neal on a heist in order to capture a buyer of stolen rare books and manuscripts. Neal and Sara begin to come out of the closet. Travel: France. Fluff: Thanksgiving. November 2005. This story takes place after the events in The Musicians (Caffrey Conversation series) and Columbia Ghost Story (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.