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COUNTERFEIT CONSPIRACIES Hardcover – February 2, 2016

by Ritter Ames (Author)

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Book 1 of 5: A Bodies of Art Mystery

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252 pages
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Henery Press
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February 2, 2016
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5.51 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches
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1943390487
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henery Press (February 2, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1943390487
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1943390489
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.63 x 8.5 inches

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Ritter Ames is the USA Today bestselling author who writes the two cozy mystery series, the ORGANIZED MYSTERIES and the FRUGAL LISSA MYSTERIES, as well as the fast-paced BODIES OF ART traditional mystery series.
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CozyreadersTop Contributor: Cooking

Exciting Spy Novel Debut For Cozy Readers

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017

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This novel debut introduces us into the world of Art. Especially the art that is faked, stolen, and sold behind the scenes. When a wealthy person takes ownership of an item of great antiquity, who do you hire to return it to it's rightful owner?

This book follows such a person skilled in defense, educated in fine art, and quite the daring spy. Her name is Laurel Beacham from America but located throughout the world. Laurel is tired after a botched assignment and looking forward to a vacation back in her home country, when, a precious ancient artifact is said to have surfaced and needs transport back to authenticators. I won't tell you what the article is as that is a major part of the tale.

Laurel knows she isn't the only game in town...There is the arch-enemy, Moran, and now a glimmer of a third party interested, and not for the good of mankind. Laurel doesn't know who to trust when her contact goes missing.

Enter Jack Hawke. Is he friend or foe? Well, Laurel doesn't know and neither did I. It is a fun and exciting meeting though and I think you will enjoy the chase.

This book takes you through Italy, London, France and you will need your reading passport.

This was a good mystery. It is a female James Bond style. Enjoy!

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Ellie's Reads

A woman with a mission--and a designer purse! Fasten your seat belt for this thrill ride.

Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016

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If you like fast-paced, entertaining, globe-trotting, intelligently written mysteries, pick this one up along with its companion volume, Marked Masters. First off, I love the unique protagonist, Laurel, who is a blend of Nancy Drew meets James Bond meets Catwoman, and dressed like a fashionista to boot. I enjoyed trekking around on her adventures with her and found her to be just the right mix of regular human and action hero.

Humorous elements include Laurel's designer tastes (aided and abetted by her somewhat mysterious assistant, charming Nico) versus her strict, budget-conscious boss, and the not-so-chance meetings and dialogue with her (possibly) British sidekick Jack--a guy she just can't seem to shake. I also liked the London setting, the ins and outs of international travel, and what I felt is the author's obvious love for art, plus the insights into the reality of the high-stakes international art world and the mindset of art collectors.

The fast pace and thriller-style action are refreshing; the saga of a smart woman with a mission and a designer purse great fun. I would absolutely be first in line to a movie based on this book. It has all the right elements. Add in an engaging, tentacled plot with some answers left still hanging at the end to take you right to the next book. Seat belt required!

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A Gentle Sensual 5 Star Mystery

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2017

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Book 1 of Ritter Ames' art mystery is a gentle sensuous journey of places and people sprinkled with deep first person observations from the female art sleuth, Laurel Beacham, an attractive capable woman with just enough honesty about her own doubts about herself.

Because the first person narrative frequently faithfully wanders into a deep perspective, most revelations to the reader are, delightfully I think, are embedded in her scenic descriptions, her cross currents of confidence and doubts, and the juxtapostioning of the immediate action around her and her visible-to-the-reader interior reactions.

This is a good example from the story I believe -

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(Jack) "That's what I told my boss. I like your thinking." He smiled, and I felt a little warm.

(Laurel)"And the Welshman?" We walked toward the exit.

"He made it, believe it or not. Then disappeared from the hospital before he could be questioned, despite a guard posted at his door." Jack slipped a hand down to the small of my back. It felt comfortable there.
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The narrator's (and author's) love of art is felt throughout the narrative, with works of art and architecture and nature providing constant feedback to herself. Here is a short example at a gallery -

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I stared at the scene, our hero Paris with the golden apple prize, judging Venus the most beautiful woman there, with Juno and Minerva suddenly also-rans. I felt Juno's palpable anger. I wanted to be the nymph who reclined there on the ground, watching the proceedings and absorbing the moment.
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I also liked that the varied language structure. Broken sentences reflected sharper moments. Dialog mingled with description adding depth.

All in all, I look forward to reading Book2 and seeing how the author paints her next story (smiles).

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MJ Book Addict

An artful mystery

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016

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I enjoyed this book, it had plenty of movement and the main character was a strong lead.

Laurel is an art recovery expert who is on assignment in London. Things go south from the get-go. Someone is feeding her false information - is it Back the handsome, eyes-in-the-back-of-his-head, man who seems to turn up everywhere Laurel goes? Or is there a mile in the company she works for. Laurel is used to being in her own but never with this many twists and turns.

Really the biggest thing that kept me from giving this a 5 star is because there were too many unanswered questions. I know it's a series but I (as mentioned in the book) need more closure.

Read if you like a fast-paced, easy read. Don't read if you want all the storylines tied up.

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Great read!

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2019

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Delightfully surprised with this new (to me) series! Clean but jam-packed with adventure and intrigue. Loving art myself I was happy to discover this series, and was about ten pages in when I realized I had been holding my breath for about that long, it was that edge-.of-your-seat for me. That continued for the rest of the book, so be warned! Can't wait to start the next one! Besides the main character, I still don't know who to trust...well done, Ms. Ames!

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Great read. Living in Europe I can sorta follow ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016

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Great read. Living in Europe I can sorta follow around in the footsteps and the author's description of cities is pretty spot on. And of course the art world itself is pretty satisfying. Looking forward to the next in the series. Has moved to one of my favourite series and characters I pretty much like.

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Art mysteries

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2014

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I chose the maximum rating as I didn't think it was my cup of tea as I know nothing about art. However you don't have to as after the first few pages it isn't relevant. The plot has many twists and turns and keeps your interest. I definitely will recommend this book and cannot wait for the next book.

Elisa

Love it

Reviewed in Australia on March 2, 2015

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I couldn't put this one down from start to finish great story awesome characters love the play between Laurel and Jack can't wait to see where that goes. Love the art references and the history great mysteries to solve and wonderful places to visit Ritter makes you feel like your there with the characters lots of thrills spills and humor.

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G. Gagne

Great read!

Reviewed in Canada on April 6, 2018

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Great story, fast paced, love the characters and the sense of humor.