The Carlswick Deception

Can a shrewd art theft be stopped before someone else dies?

A priceless Shakespearean First Folio is stolen from an English manor house.

A man is dead.

Oxford student Stephanie Cooper is drawn into the dangerous criminal world of art theft when she meets attractive young detective Luke Spencer.

As her rock guitarist boyfriend tours Japan with his band, Stephanie and Luke's quest becomes personal as they follow an increasingly perilous trail that leads from Oxford to London, Paris and Venice.

But when Stephanie takes an unnecessary risk, the stakes turn deadly. Can she stay alive long enough to expose the identity of the thieves, help recover priceless literary works and resolve her conflicted feelings for Luke and boyfriend James?

"A suspense-filled thriller, packed full of twists and turns. Highly recommended." - The Wishing Shelf

"..fast paced, highly entertaining mystery. Most highly recommended." - Readers' Favorite