On August 22, UCLA Professor Emeritus and James Tait Memorial Book Prize-winning author Brian Finney will release his latest book and first novel, Money Matters. The book was a Finalist for the 2019 American Fiction Awards in the Best New Fiction category.

Brian will be celebrating his book launch at Small World Books in Venice, where you can purchase a copy of Money Matters and have it signed. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. We hope to see you there!

About Money Matters
She’s poor and naïve. They’re rich and dangerous.
Jenny’s investigation takes her into the twilight world of undocumented immigrants, which leads her to seek the help of the handsome director of an immigrant rights organization to whom she is strongly attracted. But will the deadly enmity of the rich and powerful thwart her search and end her budding romance?
At once a painful coming-of-age novel, an exciting amateur sleuth tale and an intriguing narrative involving social issues (immigration and wealth disparity), Money Matters has mystery at its core. This emotionally-charged debut novel is firmly embedded in Los Angeles culture over the 2010 mid-term election. Jenny, the 27-year old inexperienced protagonist, faced with the tragic disappearance of a friend, is forced to take on financial tycoons, corrupt politicians and the treacherous Baja drug cartel in her search to uncover the truth.

For more information about Brian and his work, please visit his website, bhfinney.com.