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 As you probably know, I've been working on FAKE for some time, but it's almost here. I sent out a call for early reviewers, and here's what I have so far.

Professional Reviewers at Literary Titan gave the book 5 stars and chose it as a notable release.

Fake, by Peg Herring, offers an intriguing dive into the lifeof Kip Morgan, a seasoned con man forced to flee when his fraudulent schemescatch up with him. Landing in the quaint town of Bayville, Michigan, Kip findshimself in an unexpected predicament. Struggling to reconstruct his life, hestumbles upon a quirky detective agency run by two older women, a source oflocal amusement, who are on the lookout for an investigator. Sensing anopportunity to exploit these seemingly affluent and bored ladies, Kip uses hisrefined skills to secure a position with them.

The narrative cleverly unfolds as Kipintegrates into the agency, which is a fascinating assembly of individuals withtheir own concealed pasts that rival his own. He inadvertently discovers asemblance of legitimacy in his craft as he joins forces with the agency toprove the innocence of a man convicted of killing his boss. The story followsthis motley crew of societal outcasts as they attempt to outwit criminals andseek justice, all the while revealing their own complex backgrounds. DespiteKip’s initial portrayal as a calculating swindler, the author infuses him witha playful tone that renders him surprisingly endearing. His relentless pursuitof a scam is tempered by glimpses of depth and vulnerability, transforming himinto a multi-dimensional protagonist. The inclusion of two older women, one ofwhom is paraplegic, in heroic roles adds a refreshing layer of diversity anddepth to the narrative, challenging conventional stereotypes.

The gradual revelation of thecharacters’ backstories which are as compelling as the mysteries they unravel.The author skillfully peels back layers, exposing the hidden facets of eachcharacter, and enhancing the reader's engagement and curiosity. This nuancedapproach ensures that the personal histories of the protagonists are asenthralling as the cases they undertake, keeping readers invested in theirjourney. While the book embraces a thoughtful, measured pacing, which allowsfor in-depth exploration of characters through flashbacks, some readers mightfind these moments slow the momentum.

Fake succeeds in delivering a narrative rich in mystery andsurprising twists. It underscores the notion that everyone harbors a story andthe lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their desires. For readerswho enjoy tales of underdog sleuths navigating the complexities of their pastwhile solving contemporary mysteries, this book offers a captivating andentertaining read.

Rating:5 Stars 

Normal people reviews:

Reader Jan:  MORE, MORE, MORE!  Please make this a series andgive us more.  This book is over the top. It had me flipping the pages,never knowing what twist would be in the next chapter, well even the nextparagraph. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective and theyall flow so well. The characters and the story line are a work of art thatdevelops so naturally.  This is not a novella or short book, but a fulllength book. There are books that you read and don't remember that much about,this is not one of those. This one should be made into a movie orseries.  Kudos to the author for this story that hits on all theemotions. 

 Reader Anne: What a great book. I tore through it in about 2 days -I loved the format and the story line and the characters.