Carrington Steadman - The Collector: A Carrington Steadman Thriller

By MARLOW STEVENS

Some objects are worth more than money. Some people will kill to own them.
A priceless ancient artefact has vanished.
A woman has been murdered.
And the person responsible has left almost no trace behind.
When private investigator Carrington Steadman is called to investigate the theft of a rare Olmec jade mask from a wealthy English collector's estate, he quickly realises this was no ordinary burglary.
The thieves did not search.
They did not steal valuables.
They went directly to the one object they were sent to find.
As Carrington investigates, he uncovers a hidden world of private collectors, disputed histories, missing records, and secret acquisitions. The mask was not simply valuable - it represented a history someone wanted to control.
Behind the theft is a man who believes he is preserving the past.
A collector who has spent decades acquiring objects the world was never meant to see.
A man who believes ownership gives him the right to decide what history survives.
But Carrington Steadman has built his reputation on finding what others want hidden.
And this time, the secret he uncovers may be the most dangerous of all.
Carrington Steadman - The Collector is an intelligent, atmospheric thriller of art, obsession, deception and power.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Psychological crime thrillers
- Art theft mysteries
- Intelligent private investigators
- International conspiracy thrillers
- Daniel Silva, Robert Harris and classic espionage-style investigations
Some objects are worth more than money. Some people will kill to own them.
A priceless ancient artefact has vanished.
A woman has been murdered.
And the person responsible has left almost no trace behind.
When private investigator Carrington Steadman is called to investigate the theft of a rare Olmec jade mask from a wealthy English collector's estate, he quickly realises this was no ordinary burglary.
The thieves did not search.
They did not steal valuables.
They went directly to the one object they were sent to find.
As Carrington investigates, he uncovers a hidden world of private collectors, disputed histories, missing records, and secret acquisitions. The mask was not simply valuable - it represented a history someone wanted to control.
Behind the theft is a man who believes he is preserving the past.
A collector who has spent decades acquiring objects the world was never meant to see.
A man who believes ownership gives him the right to decide what history survives.
But Carrington Steadman has built his reputation on finding what others want hidden.
And this time, the secret he uncovers may be the most dangerous of all.
Carrington Steadman - The Collector is an intelligent, atmospheric thriller of art, obsession, deception and power.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
- Psychological crime thrillers
- Art theft mysteries
- Intelligent private investigators
- International conspiracy thrillers
- Daniel Silva, Robert Harris and classic espionage-style investigations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9B2D27G
• ISBN13: 9798187704477
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"