Brushstrokes of Deception

A Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery

By: L.B. Dayton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A legacy tainted with deceit. A secret hidden in plain sight. And a burning truth that will set fire to the art world.

In the wake of her father’s sudden passing, Sadie Stewart finds herself struggling to manage both her grief and the gallery she has inherited.

When the charismatic JD Larocca presents evidence of a counterfeit painting her father has sold to him, Sadie’s already brittle world comes crashing down.

Fueled by her grief and determined to clear her father’s name, Sadie sets out on her own investigation in the hopes of uncovering the mastermind behind the forgery.

And discovers something much darker than a mere fabricated piece of art.

In a race against time, Sadie must navigate the dark and dangerous terrain of the art world’s underbelly and solve the mystery before its too late.

If she doesn’t succeed, she risks not only the gallery’s reputation and her legacy,

But also her very life.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This story effectively blends cozy mystery charm with genuine emotional weight. By placing grief, legacy, and identity at the heart of an art world mystery, the novel offers readers more than a puzzle. It offers a personal journey that feels intimate and compelling." ~ Janet

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "What elevates this story is its setting. The art world provides a refined yet shadowed backdrop that feels fresh within cozy mysteries. As the heroine, Sadie Stewart digs deeper as the danger escalates in a way that maintains tension without losing the warmth and accessibility. Readers will love this one." ~ Adam

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Readers who love art themed mysteries, amateur sleuths, and series driven storytelling with great characters will love this series." ~ C. Smithson

AI mispronouncing words and immature plot.

AI needs more development. This is not the first example of mispronouncing words and speeding through pronunciation. Also, the plot fell into immaturity at many points, but showed instances of interest.