The Art of Deceit

"The Art of Deceit: A Dani Svensen Cozy" by Valerie J. Patterson

Private investigator, Danielle Svensen, will try anything once in order to successfully close a case, including being a rollerblading process server.


The Goodnights are the proud owners of a rare ancient Grecian urn. Not many people know they have this priceless work of art. After Howard Goodnight displays it at a reception held at his corporate offices, the artifact is later stolen from his home. First American Indemnity hires Dani to tract down the thief and recover the valuable relic. When the urn is used as a murder weapon, Dani teams up with Detective Sergeant Edwin Tutlow. Catching the thief is tightly integrated with solving the murder. Dani and Tut work closely together to solve this case. When all else fails, Dani uses science to help her close her case and solve a murder.


The only thing tougher than solving a murder case? Attending a high school reunion with Tut.

  • A quick, easy cozy mystery with a sweet, clean love story.


    Why you might enjoy it: Cozy mystery vibes. Clean romance with a genuinely sweet love story,
    fast-paced and easy to read, and a satisfying follow-up that continues the emotional journey

    Perfect for readers who love the heart and emotional warmth of Katherine Center and Karen Kingsbury but also enjoy the suspenseful intrigue of Freida McFadden or Sandra Brown.
    Ashley Miller
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