Artist's Proof [Hardcover]

Lander Marks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 30, 2008

Savvy Las Vegas car dealer and art collector, DJ Singer, is swept away in a quest for love and a hunt for the source of forged art while cruising aboard a luxury ocean liner. She meets Ron Martin, a Montana cattle baron, and the answer to her Jewish mother's dreams. Sparks fly; sheets are rumpled.The attraction is mutual for DJ and Ron, and while things heat up in the bedroom, the trail of art fakes warms up too. The rollicking tale takes the sleuthing lovers from Mexico to Italy with stops in Sin City and the Big Apple. Just as they seem to be closing in on the bad guys and the truth, DJ is attacked, leaving her in a bloody coma. Will Ron save the day?In this light whodunit, Marks' unlikely heroine, DJ Singer sparkles as the 40-something, smart-mouthed sleuth looking for love and adventure in all the right places.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A suspenseful, quick-paced and vivid tale of what happens when mad love and high art cross paths on the high seas." -- Daria Snadowsky, author Anatomy of a Boyfriend

"Artist's Proof is filled with mysteries, plot twists, and shocking secrets that keep the reader trying to guess how the story will end." -- Reader Views

"Artist's Proof would make a fun read and would be great for a vacation." -- The Literate Housewife Review, April 22, 2008

"Hip, funny, irreverent, sexy." -- Midpoint Trade Books

"If what you do never puts you in jeopardy, reading this book might just make you want to get up and find yourself some intrigue." -- The Literate Housewife Review, April 22, 2008

"New friends and old masters, clues from a dead artist, possible fakes and probable forgeries find smart (and smart-mouthed) DJ Singer on a cruise of improbable consequences. Lander Marks' debut novel is simply great fun!" -- Cheesecake & Crime Mystery Book Store

"With its engaging protagonist, exotic locales, and the sharp contrast between the lavish high-ticket part of the art world and its seamy side, in Artist's Proof, Lander Marks has crafted a stylish mystery that proves justice delayed isn't necessarily justice denied." -- Kris Neri, author of The Rose in the Snow

From the Publisher

Lander Marks' interviews with real life experts on stolen Holocaust art appear in the back of the novel. She explores as, DJ does, the mystery of recovering missing art pieces and returning them to the rightful owners or their estates.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: Stephens Press LLC (April 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932173730
• ISBN-13: 978-1932173734
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,702,270 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars very interesting, quick read!!, July 16, 2008

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Wilsonclan "superbee" (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Artist's Proof (Hardcover)

As my title of the review states, very interesting and this book is a quick read, but I mean that in a postive. It moves quickly through the chapters and keeps the reader engrossed. I didn't pay enough attention when I started the book and was caught off guard by the method the author employs, which is using different 1st person accounts in each chapter. Once I realized the person giving the narrative in Ch. 2 was not the same person giving the narrative in Ch. 1, I was OK. It is effective, allowing the author the move through various plot lines and time frames effectively. The mystery kept me guessing, and the details provided more than lent an air of authenticity to the story that was compelling. I even learned something about art. All in all, a nice weekend book, nice ending, exotic locals and engaging characters make for a fun time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, June 25, 2008

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Misstreat (Detroit Lakes, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Artist's Proof (Hardcover)

This book came highly recommended to me by a friend and when I checked it out I wasn't really sure what to expect. But they have yet to steer me wrong, so I picked up the book from Amazon and I'm so glad I did!

This is the type of book that makes reading books fun again. The adventure, the plot twists, the attention to detail, and the author's unique writing/storytelling make this book a true page turner. I couldn't put it down!

Highly recommended for anyone who's looking for a great new book to curl up with. I can't wait to see what else this author has to offer!