<DIV>When it comes to heists, Parker believes in some cardinal rules. On this job, he breaks two of them: never bring a dame along?especially not one you like?and never, ever, work with amateurs. Nevertheless, with the help of a creep named Billy, and the lure of a classy widow, he agrees to set up a heist of a coin convention. But Billy's a rookie with no idea how to pull off a score, and the lady soon becomes a major distraction. <I>The Rare Coin Score</I> marks the first appearance of Claire, who will steal Parker's heister's heart?while together they steal two million dollars worth of coins.</DIV>