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Abstract Aliases (A Bodies of Art Mystery) Paperback – June 6, 2016

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“As engaging and entertaining a worldwide romp as the first two books…Ritter Ames has penned a marvelous story with Laurel Beacham continuing to show her cleverness and intuition portraying a strong character…I was thrilled!” – King’s River Life Magazine Abstract clues lead to new questions. New leads turn to “dead” ends. A heist plot ties to forgeries. Adversaries resurface twisting an already complicated case. And art recovery expert Laurel Beacham must not only outwit criminals, but keep her wits around Jack Hawkes’s cheeky ego. Before the criminals they were tracking headed underground, evidence pointed toward two organizations as key to an epic art heist. Despite their best efforts, Laurel and her team haven’t caught a break in months—even Jack’s unofficial intel stuttered to a halt. But on New Year’s, as Big Ben’s bell tolls midnight, the guilty return and nowhere is safe. A source in Rome is killed within hours. Other allies are attacked in Rome and London, and a contact in Germany reports dangerous shadows closing in. The nearer the answers, the higher the stakes. Worse, Jack may not be the only one Laurel must learn to trust to avoid another brush with death. “This third tale in the author’s Bodies of Art Mystery series takes off as fast as a speeding locomotive…The twists in this story will keep you reading until the amazing end…Have a great deal of fun while delving into the art trade filled with betrayal, old secrets, greed, and some extremely strange gifts.” – Suspense Magazine “Ritter has done it again with this fast paced, riveting, non-stop action roller-coaster ride filled with a multitude of surprising twists and turns that kept me reading until the end…Snappy dialogue, great cast of characters and the chance to explore the art world was what the author expertly brought to this story and I can’t wait for the next installment.” – Dru’s Book Musings “Bad guys, threats, secrets, forgeries, stolen art, fraud, and more guys turning up dead or almost dead…This volume is the most action-packed of all three…The characters are so complicated and realistic they inspire you to turn the pages...These books can each be read alone, but they are so much more enjoyable when you know the whole story by reading all three, in order.” – Book Review Crew “She’s done it again. Ritter Ames has left me breathless with action-packed, globe-trotting duo Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes…think espionage, art forgeries, high dollar crime, mysteries entwined within mysteries and unexpected twists, both caper-wise and personally for the characters…love that the story takes so many suspenseful twists and turns…I can’t wait for book four.” – Ellie’s Reads Related subjects include: women sleuths, cozy mysteries, amateur sleuth books, murder mysteries, whodunit mysteries (whodunnit), book club recommendations. The Bodies of Art Mystery Series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Ritter Ames: COUNTERFEIT CONSPIRACIES (#1) MARKED MASTERS (#2) ABSTRACT ALIASES (#3) FATAL FORGERIES (#4) Part of the Henery Press Mystery Series Collection, if you like one, you'll probably like them all.

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June 6, 2016
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Ritter Ames lives atop a high green hill in the country with her husband and Labrador retriever, and spends each day globe-trotting the art world from her laptop with Pandora blasting into her earbuds. Often with the dog snoring at her feet. Much like her Bodies of Art Mysteries, Ritter’s favorite vacations start in London, then spiral out in every direction. She’s been known to plan trips after researching new books, and keeps a list of “can’t miss” foods to taste along the way.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henery Press (June 6, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1635110734
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1635110739
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.59 x 8.5 inches

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Hunting for a Killer’s Alias

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As this book opens, it’s been two months since we last checked in on Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes. While they have been doing their best to gather clues to stop the coming heist, things have been quiet. Too quiet. However, something is about to explode on New Year’s Day, and I’m not talking about the London fireworks. While Laurel and Jack are waiting for those fireworks to start, they are shocked have an encounter with one of the men involved in the upcoming heist. Then the next day, Laurel’s London office is broken into. Once again one step ahead of danger and one step behind their prey, Laurel and Jack must act quickly. Will they gain any new clues?

The teaser may seem a bit vague, but much of the fun of this book is watching the plot unfold and getting swept up in the proceedings. The plot is fast paced with hardly any time for the characters, or us, to breath. Still, we do get real characters, and I’m enjoying watching Laurel and Jack grow as individuals as well as in their relationship. The rest of the characters are just as strong. This is more of a caper type plot than a traditional cozy, and I loved it. There is a larger story going on, and it is helpful to read this series in order as a result – especially since events of the earlier books in the series are spoiled here. However, this book does have a satisfying story that ties into the larger story, and we get some interesting revelations. Fans of the series will enjoy this book.

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The books stands alone just fine, but I personally think there's a better chance ...

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She's done it again. Ritter Ames has left me breathless with action-packed, globe-trotting duo Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes. In case you haven't read the first two books, think espionage, art forgeries, high dollar crime, mysteries entwined within mysteries and unexpected twists, both caper-wise and personally for the characters.
The books stands alone just fine, but I personally think there's a better chance you'll enjoy it if you read the first two of the series, Counterfeit Conspiracies and Marked Masters. Why? Because the author is weaving a masterful plot that refers to memorable parts of the first two books and it simply makes it all more interesting and fun.
Great way to travel vicariously as you enjoy watching the plot unfold. I love the visits to London and Rome and mostly somewhere I knew next to nothing about but is now firmly on my someday list, Baden-Baden in Germany. Such a romp!
There are also the enjoyable bits about the characters themselves--Lauren's often entertaining concerns about her wardrobe and purse, her smartness and quick wit, her obvious caring for her assistants, and her exasperation with Jack. He, in turn, is a dashing and secretive combination that makes for a good foil for her, but also is human enough to be genuinely appealing. I like them together and apart as they discover each other's similarities and differences.
I especially love that the story takes so many suspenseful twists and turns to wind up, in a roundabout fashion, where it began, but with welcome changes afoot. I already can't wait for book four because we're still working on some of the whodunnit and I just want to see how the characters develop in this well done storyline.

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A Great Addition to a Wonderful Series!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2016

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Laurel Beachum and her team are still on the trail of a mega art heist, but the suspects involved have all gone into hiding. Then during a New Years Eve celebration in London, two of the suspects shows up and manage to find Laurel and Jack in the crowd within minutes of the other, setting off a chain of events that takes them from London to Florence and ending in Cologne.
What started out as looking for missing art, now includes the rash of forgeries making their way into Europe , suspicious deaths and a kidnapping. Laurel also finds help from the most unexpected source. In the midst of all this, we find out more about Jack and also about Laurel's family.
This book is non-stop action from the beginning to end with a few surprises along the way, one of which was a shocker to me. This is a wonderfully written, fast paced mystery that will grab and hold your attention. While the first two books in this series are well written, entertaining reads, this one is my personal favorite. If you haven't read Ritter Ames Bodies of Art Mysteries, you are missing out.
**Please Note: I was given a copy of this book from the publishers through NetGalley.com in exchange for an honest review

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"Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." - Margo Channing (All About Eve). Not only is it going to be a bumpy night, but Abstract Aliases turns into one fast and furious roller coaster ride, with Laurel Beacham and Jack Hawkes barely one step ahead of the criminals pursuing them. Is it because Laurel and Jack have come too close to finding out the mastermind(s) of the Art theft and forgery ring that they first came upon in Counterfeit Conspiracies, the Book 1 in Ritter Ames Bodies of Art mysteries?

Abstract Aliases is a non-stop thrill ride that tests Laurel, Jack, Nico and Cassie to the extreme. No one seems to be safe, and thank goodness Laurel has her trusty Fendi bag and her other tricks of the trade to help thwart those trying to stop both her and Jack at every turn, and at any cost.

I love this series, and this book is particularly good and very hard to put down, and Ritter Ames is an amazing storyteller. Abstract Aliases is exciting, and nail biting, and keeps you guessing at every turn. Laurel is a gutsy protagonist whose passion for returning original works of art back to museums or the rightful owners is her driving force, and keeps her going despite threats, warnings and attempts on her life. Jack's role has become more and more clear, and he and Laurel make a formidable team. I can't wait to read Fatal Forgeries, and will definitely fasten my seatbelt!

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Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2016

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Abstract Aliases is book 3 in a Bodies of Art Mystery Series. Laurel Beacham Art Recovery Expert extraordinaire is searching for a mysterious secret criminal organization everyone whispers about, but no one seems to know. With her business partner, Jack Hawkes by her side, they travel from England to Italy, then Germany, and Back to England following clues and searching for new information on this elusive group. To complicate matters an old nemesis has returned to wreck havoc on Laura's life. Why is he back and is he the one sending Laurel mementos from her dead Mother? Is he responsible for the unexplained deaths of forgers that were known to have worked for this secret organization. These are some of the questions you will ask yourself while reading this novel. I love this book and the series it belongs too. I would recommend that a person read the first two books of this series before reading this one. Ritter Ames is a great storyteller and has the ability to make you feel like you are right there in the middle of the action.

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Elisa

A great adventurous mystery

Reviewed in Australia on November 7, 2016

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This is a series I love for a lot of reasons, I love the main characters Laurel and Jack they have become a great team after quite the rocky start, but more than anything I love the art history that involves mysteries they solve, I love the adventures they always fin, well ok the trouble they always find and I love all the travel.

A really great read that makes me want to travel the world visiting museums and art galleries.

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