Martin Alexandre

Jeremy Graff has it all. He's one of the most successful real estate agents in New York City, dealing in only the most expensive and exclusive properties. He makes millions with every sale, but something is missing. Simply put, he isn't happy. Only his family brings him joy, but he has little time to spend with them.

One Christmas, Jeremy decides it's time for a career change. He stumbles across a business opportunity that seems perfect-a chance to own and operate his own bakery. Here, finally, is a chance to do something he really enjoys.

From the moment he buys the bakery, something changes within Jeremy-and while others die around him, he remains young and vital. Somehow, he's defeated the aging process.

Jeremy Graff is going to live forever, but immortality has its drawbacks. How often can you watch those you care about die? Jeremy finally has all of the time he needs, but now time has become his enemy. Somehow, Jeremy's life is tied to the bakery. It's a puzzle, and one Jeremy might have an eternity to ponder.

A. Alico's "Martin Alexandre" offers a bittersweet holiday fable about love, family, and the nature of mortality.