Killer Stuff And Tons Of Money : Seeking History And Hidden Gems In Flea-Market America
by Maureen Stanton

Flea markets attract millions of people from all walks of life. Anybody who wants to find a good bargain (or so they think) goes to as many of these as he/she can.
In Killer Stuff and Tons of Money Maureen Stanton follows a guy around named Curt Avery (a fictitious name; he wanted to remain anonymous) as he travels the circuit in search of good deals. Avery is well-known and knows how to spot either the right stuff or trash.
I thought the book would be interesting as I have collected many things over the years and that I would learn more about what to look for and what to stay away from. Alas, I lasted fifty pages because I became bored and disgusted. There are two problems. First off, I couldn't stand the language of Avery. In just about every sentence, he is using the "f' word. Is that really necessary? Second of all and the main problem is that Stanton is the driest writer. For someone who teaches creative nonfiction at the University of Missouri, she certainly doesn't use any creativity in writing this book.
Not recommended.