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by Brian L. Viers (Author)
The shadows of Bordeaux may have faded, but for detective Franc Merlot, the game has only just begun.
When whispers of a missing Cézanne resurface, Franc heads to Florida, lured by the elegant charm of the Vinoy Resort & Golf Club and a city pulsing with secrets. A mysterious art gallery, coded shipping manifests, and a beautiful informant lead him deeper into a labyrinth of forged identities, stolen masterpieces, and global racketeering.
As old allies resurface and dangerous enemies close in, Franc must navigate the polished facades of downtown St. Petersburg and the hidden rot beneath. From midnight meetings on moonlit marinas to covert games of trust and betrayal stretching across continents, nothing is as it seems and every answer he uncovers only leads to deeper deception.
With Carly uncovering long-buried truths in the vineyards and vaults of Southern France, and Mike orchestrating a risky sting on American soil, the trio races against time to expose an international web of corruption. But the deeper they go, the clearer it becomes: this isn't just about art.
It's about legacy. It's about power.
And it's about time someone pulled back the curtain.
Buckle up for an elegant, atmospheric thriller where luxury and lies walk hand in hand and one man's past may hold the key to stopping a criminal empire decades in the making.
