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The Con Artist

Book 1 in the series:The Dark Arts

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In 'The Con Artist' by Kitty Thomas, the story follows Saskia Roth, a talented artist who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and desire when she forges a painting for a wealthy tech tycoon named Lachlan Niche. As their complex relationship unfolds, Saskia navigates between her passion for art and the dark world of manipulation and obsession. The writing style in the book is described as flawless, with vivid descriptions of the characters' emotions and surroundings, creating a dark and twisted atmosphere that keeps readers engrossed.

Characters:

The characters are richly developed, with Saskia representing vulnerability and creative aspiration, while Lachlan embodies complexity and control.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, drawing readers into a complex psychological landscape.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around Saskia, a talented forger who gets embroiled in a web of obsession and deception after encountering Lachlan, leading to a high-stakes art con.

Setting:

The setting is deeply tied to the art world, establishing a backdrop that enhances the story's themes of creativity and struggle.

Pacing:

The pacing fluctuates, maintaining tension and engagement but also presenting moments that may confuse or frustrate some readers.
It was twenty thousand a head just to get in to the night’s festivities. That didn’t include the VIP tour or the silent auction of the pieces on display. Even if she’d been invited, she wouldn’t have ...

Notes:

Saskia is an aspiring painter who becomes a skilled forger.
Lachlan, a fan of Joseph Quill's art, offers Saskia millions to steal a painting.
Instead of stealing, Saskia plans to forge a copy and replace the original.
Saskia finds out that Quill, her idol, is not dead after all.
Lachlan has a complicated and abusive relationship with Saskia.
The story explores dark themes of obsession, possession, and survival.
Saskia must navigate her feelings for Lachlan while dealing with his sadistic tendencies.
Readers are warned that this is not a traditional romance with a happy ending.
The writing is intense and paints a vivid emotional picture.
The book mixes elements of psychological thriller with eroticism.
Fans of Kitty Thomas will find familiar themes in this book, including kink and power dynamics.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include dark themes, BDSM, obsessive love, psychological manipulation, and public displays of kink.

From The Publisher:

Saskia Roth is the stereotypical starving artist. She's failed as an original artist. She's failing as a reproduction artist. So why not try con artist? A local art collector and tech tycoon with far too much money for his own good has taken Saskia's bait. She's promised to steal a nude he covets from a private collector, but plans to substitute her own forgery instead. But which one of them is really the mark?

January 2016
311 pages

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