Dead Ringer

by Ellen Elizabeth Hunter

PORTRAIT OF DARKNESS…

TV anchorperson Kate Callahan knew her investigation of a Nazi-confiscated masterpiece would shake New York's art world to its core. But she's shocked to discover horrifying links between her story and the serial killer stalking the city. His brushwork is exquisite. His composition is brilliant. And his "technique" has left three young women strangled. Kate can't see a connection between the victims—but she's increasingly certain something sinister lies beneath her elite sources' elegant veneers.

Now Kate's best friend has disappeared. And she's putting her career at risk to expose the glittering illusions and darkest secrets of Manhattan's most powerful. But someone creating portraits in terror hungers to complete his nightmarish collection. While every lead and every lie is drawing Kate closer to becoming his ultimate masterpiece…

317 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2011

Reviews

[Bette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kate Callahan, New York TV Anchorwoman begins an art series focusing on looted paintings never returned to Holocaust victims. At the same time there is a serial killer lose in New York.

The author works to intertwine these to threads with Kate Callahan’s personal life as several men vie for her attention.

An excellent mystery, a promising romance with family and friends combined in a taut suspenseful package.

[Johnna · Rating 4 out of 5]

a serial killer and a shakeup in the art world. well blended together for an intriguing read

[Mylaine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Highly repetitive (I was going to throw the book at the wall if they mentioned one more time the limo driver looking like a "prized fighter ;) Also lacking suspense and climax. I figured most of the book within a few chapters....

[Celia B · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually read the Kindle version. The book is a lot like a good Mary Higgins Clark. It kept me engaged.

[darlene mckelvey]

Interesting read.

I liked this book. I have read all of the author's books. she writes with a light style that I like.