[s1e3] Book Of Hours (2027)

Neal uses his "genius brain power" to deduce that the thief wasn't a professional criminal looking for a payday, but a . This lead takes them to Steve , a homeless veteran who stole the book because he believed its healing powers could save his sick dog, Lucy.

Neal poses as a buyer, reclaiming his persona as a high-end criminal to win Maria's trust. [S1E3] Book of Hours

When Maria discovers her apartment is bugged, Neal thinks on his feet and "helps" her find the device, further cementing her trust in him. Neal uses his "genius brain power" to deduce

However, the plot thickens when it's revealed Steve didn't act alone. He was manipulated by , Barelli’s own nephew, who stole the book from Steve and was later found dead in the East River. The Sting Operation When Maria discovers her apartment is bugged, Neal

A blind girl reportedly regained her sight after saving the book from a fire.

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The investigation shifts to a woman named , a professor and known black-market antiquity smuggler who now possesses the Bible. To catch her, Peter and Neal orchestrate an elaborate sting: