Art Theft and Murder

By John Swofford

In Art Theft and Murder the story unfolds amidst an art auction filled with wealthy patrons in Atlanta, where a high-stakes theft and a shocking murder occur. Whitney Barclay and her husband, Martin Doomsdale, become central characters after shots ring out, resulting in the death of the auctioneer, Ezekiel Rose, and the theft of a valuable Pissarro painting.

The narrative explores themes of greed, betrayal, and marital strife through Whitney and Martin's relationship dynamics, as they grapple with personal issues amid the chaos of the crime. Whitney is eager for a fresh start, contemplating a baby to bring them closer, while Martin remains focused on survival and solving the crime. They engage in a tense dialogue, assessing the motivations behind the murder and theft, suspecting various characters, including insiders at the auction and those with hidden agendas.

Detective Rachel Nash takes on the investigation, uncovering layers of deceit surrounding Ezekiel's affair with Michael Vainly's wife, Natalia. As suspects are revealed, complexity increases with potential inside collusion driving the theft-pointing fingers at those entwined in both romantic and financial conflicts. The narrative builds tension as motivations are questioned, leading to possible involvement of art thieves and a wider conspiracy.

Ultimately, the story poses moral dilemmas about love, trust, and ambition against the backdrop of crime, leaving readers pondering the lengths people will go to for wealth and desire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BGJ95NJF
• ISBN13: 9798354675876
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"