The Chinese Panda Vase

(Novella, Science Fiction) When two violent home invaders steal a family heirloom from Johnny Rohgan, the police threaten to arrest him of having used excessive force in his efforts to prevent the theft. As for Johnny's stolen property, the police make it abundantly clear that they have more important things to do than attempt to recover a Chinese panda vase. They also tell him that if he knows what's good for him, he'll forget all about it. Undaunted, Johnny sets out to recover the vase, while steering clear of the boys and girls in blue.
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