Toiles de dupes (Levi Yoder t. 5)

by M.A. Rothman, Frédéric Le Berre (Translator)

Immergez-vous dans un thriller palpitant qui vous tiendra en haleine, accroché à votre siège, jusqu’à la dernière page. Dans Toiles de dupes, signé d’un auteur consacré par USA Today, Levi Yoder – un fixeur de la mafia new-yorkaise, passé maître dans l’art de résoudre les problèmes et aplanir toutes sortes de difficultés – se retrouve pris dans un inextricable labyrinthe où tout n’est que mensonge et danger.

Contacté par un chef mafieux, Levi finit par accepter à contrecœur de mettre ses talents à son service pour l’aider à retrouver le faussaire qui lui a livré un faux tableau. Mais quand le FBI le sollicite ensuite pour mettre à bas un réseau de blanchiment d’argent fondé sur les contrefaçons d’œuvres d’art, le monde de Levi part irrésistiblement en vrille. C’est le chaos.

Au cœur de cette immense toile criminelle se cache le « Maestro », un personnage aussi mystérieux que fantomatique, dont l’identité reste un secret des mieux gardés. Dans sa quête de réponses à d’innombrables questions, Levi va être amené à visiter les lieux les plus improbables, au premier rang desquels Fort Detrick, un centre de recherche militaire spécialisé dans les armes biologiques.

À mesure que Levi s’enfonce toujours plus loin dans les méandres des machinations du Maestro, la menace se fait de plus en plus implacable. Des vies innocentes sont en jeu et leur nombre explose. Les morts ne se comptent plus, le danger est partout. Et Levi doit user de toute sa ruse et toutes ses ressources pour déjouer les maléfices d’un adversaire insaisissable et mortel.

Préparez-vous à une plongée vertigineuse dans les recoins les plus sombres du monde souterrain où règnent le crime et la plus fourbe des ruses.

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2025

About the author

USA TODAY bestselling author, M.A. Rothman, is one of the most unlikely novelists you'll ever meet. He's an engineer first and foremost, with a background in the sciences, and somehow or another, this writing habit of his has turned into a bit more than just a run-of-the-mill hobby.

He primarily writes stories that focus on two things: technology and international intrigue. This writing tends to span the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers.

When not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family.

Reviews

[Nick Yau · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’ve really enjoyed both Levi’s series and Alicia Yoder’s spin-offs up to this point, but this book left me more frustrated than satisfied.

Alicia already has four books of her own, where she grows, stumbles, and comes into her own, with Levi occasionally popping in to help when needed. That dynamic works great. But here, in what’s supposed to be a Levi book, she takes up so much space that it ends up feeling like a muddled crossover no one really asked for.

What’s more confusing is the author actually asking readers whether Alicia should keep doing her own thing or team up with Levi more permanently… hasn’t that decision already been made? Her series exists. This feels like walking backwards.

As for the story itself, it felt half baked. The setup was promising, but it was over before it really began. The climax was anticlimactic, and a character death came out of nowhere, seemingly just for shock value. No emotional payoff, no narrative purpose.

I loved the previous books in this series, so it’s disappointing to say this, but this one felt like filler. Here’s hoping the next entry brings back the focus, depth, and pacing that made this series so compelling to begin with.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

My rating – 4 1/4 stars. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this series, but I have to admit that I found this book a bit confusing because it had introduced Yoder‘s daughter Alicia, who had not been mentioned in the other books. I then find out, after the fact, that she has her own series. As I have not read Alicia‘s series, I’d be curious to find out whether Levi is mentioned and his connection to their timeline. I personally found that with Alicia‘s storyline included, it took away all that was special about Levi and his sense of justice. I was a bit disappointed how the bad guy came to his demise because I felt there was such a buildup, it was almost anti-climatic when he met his end! This book was good, but I found the other four books were better.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daughter and Dad

the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Alicia’s character adds a lot to this series, improving the plots, scenarios and most definitely the perspective. again, a great read.

[Iain · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Always An Excellent Read

I love the Yoders and can't wait for the next in the series! Read the whole series, it's awesome. Roth an does a whole bunch of other books as well.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

A slow start but Levi and Alicia soon ramp things up.