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Canvas Sunsets Never Fade Paperback – December 1, 2003

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It was a burglary of epic proportions. An ambassadors wife was dead, the famous Desert Lights paintings had vanished, and a diplomatic residence was left smoldering. The horrifying incident sent shockwaves through Washington, D.C., forcing the FBI into a frenzied search for the culprits. Pressed for time, the authorities had no choice but to seek the help of one man, Richard Nash, an editor of a New York art journal. Desperate to use his skills, they cajoled and then bullied him into accepting a mission he was reluctant to take. But he eventually agreed to assume the role of an undercover agent for this risky mission: to become a confidant of their lead suspect, Sara Mundhir. After all, she had an axe to grind with the House of Saud, having recently lost a lengthy legal battle for her fathers paintings. But without Nashs help there was no way to pin her to the crime. For over a year Sara became his world, his constant vigil, his obsession . . . until suddenly she was abducted. Now, six years after the investigation failed, Nash stumbles onto a new clue that could help him find Sara and the answers to a haunting past. But he quickly becomes entangled in a web of murder and deceit, at the heart of which lies a secret he must decipher. If he fails again, a diabolical conspiracy will enter its final phase--an outcome that could turn the entire Middle East into an inferno.

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336 pages
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Avendia Publishing
Publication date

December 1, 2003
ISBN-10

097479340X
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978-0974793405
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"A suspenseful, well researched mystery . . . It weaves a trail of deceit, murder and diplomatic gamesmanship . . ." -- MOSAIC Review, vol. II-2 (January 2004)

About the Author

A. C. Frieden is a Swiss-Brazilian mystery novelist living in Chicago. Born in Senegal, Africa, and having lived in Europe and Asia, he carries his diverse perspectives into his writing, blending intricate plots with scenes from some of the world's most intriguing places. His background as an attorney, molecular biologist, adjunct professor, pilot and army marksman brings amazing depth and realism to his literary works. Canvas Sunsets Never Fade is his first espionage novel.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avendia Publishing (December 1, 2003)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 097479340X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0974793405
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces

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A.C. Frieden is an international author of mysteries and thrillers, including the acclaimed Jonathan Brooks series (Down & Out Books / Avendia Publishing). Frieden is also an attorney, private pilot, PADI scuba instructor, martial artist, equestrian and former army sniper. He was born in Senegal and raised in India, Brazil, Switzerland and England before moving to the United States in his teens. Today, you’ll often find him in a far-flung hotspot researching future books, like his recent investigative travels to North Korea, Russia, Cuba, China, Qatar, and India. He has faced the chaos of a Central American coup, piloted small planes over the Andes and the Panama Canal, explored remote underwater sites in the Indian Ocean, surveyed the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant, followed the Che Guevara trail in Bolivia, tracked down drug traffickers in Paraguay, explored former Soviet missile bases, and much more across nearly 80 countries. Frieden is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and the Military Writers Society of America and regularly participates in literary events in the U.S. and Europe. He speaks French, English, Portuguese, Spanish and some Russian, and carries several passports.

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J.M.

A marvelous surprise -- a suspenseful, page-turner

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 19, 2004

After cracking open the book on a quiet Saturday morning, I expected to find a story filled with action and only action. It started with a violent break-in at the Saudi ambassador's residence (prologue) and the kidnapping of the FBI's lead suspect (chapter 1). I instantly thought that I would be in for a long, stereotypical Bond-style read. However, I was pleasantly surprised. By the end of chapter 2, I was fully immersed in the main character, Richard Nash, and his imperfect plight to find his lost love and correct a mistake from long ago. The story further develops smoothly with Nash stumbling onto clue after clue, the twists of which are completely unexpected. What at first appears to be a story of an intense search for a woman and three famous paintings, the plot morphs into an elaborate espionage labyrinth, the key players of which are never fully revealed -- until the end. Even if you don't understand nuclear weaponry and Israeli-Arab military history, Frieden's novel weaves a page-turning story, at the heart of which is a frightening and utterly sinister conspiracy, coupled with very human emotions and uncertainties. By early Saturday afternoon I was about two-thirds into the book, and by then I simply could not put it down. I was walking in Nash's shoes, seeing through his eyes, and deciphering the events as he would see it. I was in a completely different world. And the end was as unexpected as all the other twists in the book. Although I would have preferred a slightly different ending, I was satisfied with it. It all made sense, and now I look forward to reading it again to catch all the other clues that I may have missed. I recommend this book and look forward to another novel by this author. Does anyone know when the next one comes out?

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S.

A good blend of genres - police, espionage, and romance

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 1, 2004

I was asked by a colleague of mine, who briefly met the author some months ago, to read the book. While I hesitated to pour time into a book that is not particularly well-known (yet?), I accepted with an open mind. As a diehard fan of espionage and murder mysteries, I have to admit this story was quite interesting, particularly because the key events and revelations were unpredictable (unlike many books I have read recently). This book is a well crafted blend of genres, not at all a traditional espionage novel. It's main character is a flawed but likable man whose former FBI work was abruptly cut short, leaving a perplexing, unfinished mission in which his love (and lead suspect) has vanished. By page 100, this man, Richard Nash, becomes a truly captivating character, and his imperfect, sometimes utterly naive outlook offers a pleasant sense of realism for a genre often dominated by superhuman characters. While the other characters help build the conflicts and set the course for the hugely significant "discovery" half-way through the book, I was embedded in Nash's soul, particularly by the later half of the book. That's when I realized that this novel has done its job.

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Tim B

Oustanding, clever mystery!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 11, 2006

I briefly met the author last year, and finally read the book over the holidays. Awesome plot for sure. Excellent characters, though I would never want to meet a real Sara--a bizarre, cold woman whose sole goals in life are to create illusions of herself and seek revenge. BUT she's perfect for the story. Nash, on the other hand, is suave, driven, warm, and, to his fault, crazy about this elusive woman who can't possibly love him. And he's incredibly naive about the way the FBI used him. And I like the author's humor. But most remarkably, Frieden portrays the bad guys (and gals) in the best way possible for a novel of this genre: by leaving the reader guessing about who holds the moral high ground.

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Steve52

Fascinating plot, pretty well written, great main characters

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2004

The story is quite fascinating and believable, given the mess in the Middle East and the ongoing controversy regarding weapons of mass destruction on all sides. What kept me hooked as I read the book was Richard Lorier (or Nash, his undercover name). He was a character I could easily connect with, and I enjoyed his view of things -- although distorted and naive at times. Towards the middle of the book, a few scenes got tedious, even exhausting, but then it picked up a good pace again. I especially liked the scene in the plane and Nash's pursuits in Acapulco. Having been there--to the same resort--once with my wife years ago, it was nostalgic. I was equally absorbed by the excellent cloak-and-dagger action in Senegal and Nice. The dialogue was also well done for Nash, Sara and Lina, less so for the other characters. Overall it was an easy read and a very good plot. I also liked the political element at the end...

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Mark

Moving characters, serious plot, and full of nuance

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 30, 2004

I was skeptical at first, given the abundance of "Middle East" themes in fiction novels and my assumption that all possible plots dealing with Arab-Israel tensions have already been written, ad nausea. However, this book casts a different light on a heavily beaten path of tough political/military issues in that region by using a clever tool: an unusual, complex character, Richard Nash. Nash embodies the struggle, the confusion, and the moral conflicts facing his assignment for the FBI, yet this is carried through an engaging search for an old flame (who is also a suspect) and for paintings that reveal a lot more than what is on the canvas. In other words, the author brings to the forefront important Middle East issues (and a deadly conspiracy that connects perfectly to the paintings) in a subtle, entertaining way. I also enjoyed the flashbacks -- they were masterfully placed in the story. And the key character, Sara, was challenging to decypher. Maybe she was the villian after all, or maybe not.

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