False Impressions

False Impressions
Laura Caldwell

The Art of Murder Chicago attorney Izzy McNeil is ready to take a break from private investigation and focus on her career in criminal law. But as a favor, she agrees to work with Madeline Saga, a beautiful art gallery owner who fears that artwork she has sold is fake. Who in Madeline’s tight circle of artists and gallery owners is guilty of the forgeries? When Madeline's life is threatened, Izzy is suddenly asking a more troublesome question: Who wants the gallery owner dead?As the case spins out of control, there’s only one person who makes Izzy feel safe. Detective Damon Vaughn. But getting close to her former nemesis is full of surprises. Astonishing truths about the glittering Chicago art scene that will introduce Izzy to the deadliest art of deception…."Caldwell combines the best courtroom dramas with the vibe of Sex in the City …Izzy McNeil’s wit and charm compel the reader and the mystery proves intriguing."–RTBook Reviews on Claim of Innocence

THE ART OF MURDER

Chicago attorney Izzy McNeil is ready to take a break from private investigation and focus on her career in criminal law. But as a favor, she agrees to work with Madeline Saga, a beautiful art gallery owner who fears that artwork she has sold is fake. Who in Madeline’s tight circle of artists and gallery owners is guilty of the forgeries?

When Madeline’s life is threatened, Izzy is suddenly asking a more troublesome question: Who wants the gallery owner dead?

As the case spins out of control, there’s only one person who makes Izzy feel safe—Detective Damon Vaughn. But getting close to her former nemesis is full of surprises. Astonishing truths about the glittering Chicago art scene will introduce Izzy to the deadliest art of deception.…

Praise for the novels of Laura Caldwell

“The latest magnificent McNeil legal thriller... With her father back in her life after years of not being there for her, last year’s Sam fiasco (see Red Hot Lies), and now the Theo incident; Izzy wonders whom do you trust when you cannot trust a loved one. This is a terrific twisting tale.”

—Mystery Gazette on Question of Trust

“Forget John Grisham; Laura Caldwell is the real deal.”

—Mystery Scene on Claim of Innocence

“Caldwell’s trial scenes, breezy but effective, are key to the unmasking of the real culprit. Izzy’s successful juggling of personal and professional roles should win her more fans.”

—Publishers Weekly on Claim of Innocence

“Smart dialogue, captivating images, realistic settings and sexy characters... The pieces of the puzzle come together to reveal the secrets between the sheets that lead Izzy to realize who the killer is.”

—BookReporter.com on Red Blooded Murder

“Red Blooded Murder aims for the sweet spot between tough and tender, between thrills and thought—and hits the bull’s-eye. A terrific novel.”

—#1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Child

“Izzy is the whole package: feminine and sexy, but also smart, tough and resourceful. She’s no damsel-in-distress from a tawdry bodice ripper; she’s more than a fitting match for any bad guys foolish enough to take her on.”

—Chicago Sun-Times on Red Blooded Murder

“Told mainly from the heroine’s first-person point of view, this beautifully crafted and tightly written story is a fabulous read. It’s very difficult to put down—and the ending is terrific.”

—RT Book Reviews on Red Hot Lies

“Former trial lawyer Caldwell launches a mystery series that weaves the emotional appeal of her chick-lit titles with the blinding speed of her thrillers.”

—Publishers Weekly on Red Hot Lies

False Impressions

Laura Caldwell

www.mirabooks.co.uk (http://www.mirabooks.co.uk)

This book is dedicated to Katie Caldwell Kuhn, who knows nothing of false impressions, only of real love.

Contents

Prologue (#ua1e44c7e-af4a-5c5b-9ced-f366ec609c2d)

Chapter 1 (#ue41d36b1-95f0-511f-9b44-4bd3a58afb88)

Chapter 2 (#u930b5cf4-a46e-5e71-a32d-36b23261eaa8)

Chapter 3 (#u6c184bf3-5d6e-5ef1-af42-43d0d0defea9)

Chapter 4 (#ub1c2860b-5f59-5722-87e3-e3e1c09413f9)

Chapter 5 (#u4ff0c961-7179-503e-ab92-7d91cb00dab1)

Chapter 6 (#u493e5694-1f34-54e8-9385-27c4a6a9d876)

Chapter 7 (#u4cefc01f-f7a7-5ecc-8520-02f208fd9bf3)

Chapter 8 (#u537f1464-5675-56d9-9239-b2aa083fe247)

Chapter 9 (#u6f947c3e-6a24-5cc2-a260-0bfb45cb37a7)

Chapter 10 (#u97f55886-7184-558d-a6e1-d237ec38c197)

Chapter 11 (#ubf2be98d-ef29-591f-af50-b90f8ed7c6bd)

Chapter 12 (#ubdda2b3f-499e-5ca4-99b3-b910d9c927af)

Chapter 13 (#u6587d972-23a3-5110-8d78-88ccab60f561)

Chapter 14 (#u23955bdf-0468-549f-a627-b406db53df25)

Chapter 15 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 16 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 17 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 18 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 19 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 20 (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter 21 (#litres_trial_promo)