Just a Candy Store in Brooklyn. Or Was It?

John and Marys candy store was one of four in the magical place known as Red Hook in Brooklyn New York in the 60s and 70s. While the others sold only candy John and Marys included a soda fountain with a counter and offered other items such as ice cream coffee and cigarettes. It became a favorite hangout of the locals and some other no-so-savory characters. The author weaves a story based on real-life people in this unique setting giving the reader a firsthand view of what life was like in Brooklyn in those days. Enjoy your journey through the candy store of twists and turns where a sense of humor was a must to survive.