A foul cloud has settled over the peaceful little city of Strongville. The foul cloud is none other than Newt Strong, son of Strongville's leading citizen, Agnes Strong. Newt is out for himself, and he doesn't care who gets hurt in the process. No one is safe from his evil scheming, his family, the good people of Strongville who trust the Strong family and their banker Clyde Wooden...not even his own mother Agnes! The only person who can save them all is Ned Strong. But first he must travel to the big city to repair the family finances, which Newt has ruined. Will Ned return in time to save the day, save the family fortune, the Village of Strongville and most importantly the sweet and innocent girl next door Tess Bestheart, whom he loves more than life itself? Will Tess wait for Ned? Will Tess's aunt Fay Quackenbush ever stop talking? Order "Stop Thief!" and find the answer to all these questions!