The Death Artist

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Murder is a fine art…

A killer is preying on New York’s art community, creating gruesome depictions of famous paintings, using human flesh and blood as his media. Terror stalks this world of genius, greed, inspiration, and jealousy — a world Kate McKinnon knows all too well. A former NYPD cop who traded in her badge for a Ph.D in art history, Kate can see the method behind the psychopath’s madness — for the grisly slaughter of a former protégé is drawing her into the predator’s path. And as each new murder exceeds the last in savagery, Kate is trapped in the twisted obsessions of the death artist, who plans to use her body, her blood, and her fear to create the ultimate masterpiece.

“A crime novel that is savage and erudite, layered in wit, satire and psychosis–in short, a chilling read.” “Brisk….suspenseful….clever.” “A rollercoaster. . .shows a sure sense of pace and an engaging literary style.” “Keep[s] readers guessing all the way up to the conclusion.” “Intriguing.” “A very original look at murder…a smart and sophisticated thriller.” “THE DEATH ARTIST is a fast, fun read.” “THE DEATH ARTIST is stylish, scary and very, very smart. Jonathan Santlofer’s thriller really thrills.” “An art history lesson from the dark side.” “Spellbinding, sexy and savage.” “A keen eye for unsettling detail…Santlofer, himself an artist, has conjured up a vivid twist…” “A high-class art opening…alternately brutal and dishy.” “Fine portrait…evocative thriller.” “A juicy ride.” “An intellectual conundrum posed with visceral immediacy.”

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