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Date of Release: July 2003 |
Publisher: Allen & Unwin |
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Daphne Matthews is a forensic psychologist trying to cope with the memory of a teenage runaway who committed suicide a year earlier. Daphne is the first to arrive at the crime scene where a young woman's body has been found underneath the Aurora Bridge.
After a positive ID the body is that of Mary-Ann. Did the woman commit suicide, or was she killed?
Mary-Ann's brother is pointing the finger at the abusive boyfriend, and the boyfriend swears his innocence.
Daphne knows this case is shrouded in secrets, but what she doesn't know is that a stalker is watching her every move. Is this person there to help, or harm her?
With the help of Lieutenant Lou Boldt and Sergeant John LaMoia, Daphne will unravel the lies surrounding Mary-Ann and begin a game of cat and mouse with a killer so cunning if she is not careful she may be the next victim.
'Art Of Deception' is a fun thriller. Parts of the novel are a little hard to follow but the overall plot is thoroughly enjoyable. Matthews, Boldt and LaMoia are great characters, and readers will welcome them back in this new investigation.
Ridley Pearson has written a thriller that will please his many fans. With
it's complex plot, fast pace, and exciting climax 'Art Of Deception' will ride
the bestseller lists for sure.
