The Painter

by Tom Lowe

Michael Vargas is living the life of a celebrity architect when his world collapses. He walks away from the glamorous career of the star architect and begins a quest that will take him twenty-three years back in time. The challenge his mentor presented at the time is beckoning Michael back to the South—his home, a place he loved and hated.

The road back is a road forward, filled with trials and pain, but the journey eventually leads to an artistic epiphany that Michael discovers in the people and places of the Deep South. And he finds inspiration from a woman who allows him to paint her if he agrees to one mysterious condition. Michael learns that some subjects are worth painting while others are worth pursuing even up against the greatest personal odds of success.

1 pages, Audio CD

First published September 20, 2020

About the author

Tom Lowe's latest novel is THE ALIBI. It's the 18th book in the Sean O'Brien series. The mystery-thriller novels are published in the following order: A FALSE DAWN, THE 24th LETTER, THE BUTTERFLY FOREST, THE BLACK BULLET, BLOOD OF CAIN, BLACK RIVER, CEMETERY ROAD, A MURDER OF CROWS, DRAGONFLY, THE ORCHID KEEPER, MERMAID, FLASH OF GOLD, INVISIBLE, THE WHITE DRAGON, THE FOUNTAIN, JUSTICE, GYPSY TEARS, and THE ALIBI. The Sean O'Brien books can be read in any order.

The Elizabeth Monroe novels are psychological thrillers. There are three books, including WRATH, THE CONFESSION. and ALTERED STATE.

The Paul Marcus books are international thrillers. There are three novels in the series. They are: DESTINY, THE JEFFERSON PROPHECY, and THE POPPY SCORE.

Tom has written two novels about love lost and found. They are: MIDNIGHT'S WHISPERER and THE PAINTER. MIDNIGHT'S WHISPERER won the coveted 2021 Spur Award from the Western Writers of America.

Tom is an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker. As he writes his books, Tom draws from his travels around the world and his background as a print and broadcast journalist. Tom is a sailor and SCUBA diver. He lives with his wife, Keri, in Florida.

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Reviews

[Andrew J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did not want this book to end.

Have read all T.L. books and can say I have enjoyed this book as one of his best and would recommend it to anyone .

[Kimberly Sparks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read...

I love Tom Lowe books! The storytelling is awesome. And the characters in his books are always interesting! I can't wait for the next book

[del tinsley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written. Not your usual Tom Lowe novel. Here you can almost see and feel the surroundings Tom is placing you in. Just like you can almost see and feel his art work.

A tragedy pulls him back to his roots and his art mentor, who he now follows through Alzheimer's . Tom gives you a good look at this horrific disease. Imagine being in a prison without bars and not remembering why. And the only crime you've committed is...being.

There' s more. Lots more that fleshes out this extremely good book.

[Sandy Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding!

Perhaps it hit a chord with me as the mother of a gifted artist who had to chose another direction in his life or maybe it was that my wonderful husband suffered with Alzheimer's.... the horrible disease that takes one's life twice. There were so many sections of this book that were inspirational, insightful, and oh so true that I found myself in tears as I relived some good times with my love. I have to wonder who in the author's life led to such compassion and understanding.....

[Jon C. Hooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

After tragedy hits a famous architect decides to change course in his life and becomes a painter traveling throughout the south. This is a nice story and then runs into a troubling situation with a new love interest. I think this part of the story could have been developed more but it still was a good book

[Chris Holdren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I discovered Tom Lowe through the Sean O'Brien series and have now read all of his books. I didn't know what to expect with this one when I saw it was primarily a romance novel, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was an interesting story that included doses of art history and philosophy. Highly recommended.

[Ladell Gaston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

This book was one of the most powerful books I have ever read. I though I was a Good painter but I sure learned a lot from it. Thank you Mr Lowe for a great read. Can't wait for Mednight Whisperer to get finished.

[Don Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Baby sea turtles head for the sea. Great read...:^)(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤( ˘ ³˘)♥♥╣[-_-

.must read great insight
Great imagery 😍
Tender insightful tender must read must read must read you'll love it honestly

[Kay Salter · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Painter

Such a beautiful book written with poetic descriptions of life and love. Justice wins in this story. A wonderful read.

[Bruce D. Wolfe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nice , simple love story .

Disappointed in the lack of action earlier books had. Loved his books set in Florida. I hope Lowe returns this former writing.

[Conrad Samayoa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sublime. What a heartbreaking description of Dementia.
The plot is well woven.
The characters are well developed and elicit many emotions.
The hatching of the turtles was so emotive that I felt as if I was there.
All in all, a hard to put down novel. Conrad Samayoa

[Beccam105 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book felt like a canvas was being painted as I read.

[Debra Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written by an author I really enjoy. His other books are much grittier. This book touched my heart, the characters are likable and you get drawn into their situation. It also deals with people they care about in assisted living and suffering the effects of aging.