The Master of Deception
In the art of theft, nothing is what it seems. In the game of deceit, nobody is who they claim.
It is late summer in Madrid. The city is celebrating a historical event, the opening of the Royal Collections Gallery. The exhibition includes an acclaimed painting on temporary loan from a prestigious British art museum. But what promises to be a cultural occasion marking the long-awaited return of the artwork turns into an international scandal.
The strict security measures aren’t enough to stop the legendary Ghost from lurking in the shadows. Interpol suspects the thief is after the painting, but chaos ensues when a violent attack causes the museum to be evacuated. Even though the work is unharmed, another priceless item disappears without a trace.
Detective Francisco Bermejo and UCO Lieutenant Pablo Roncero, now the Interpol liaison officer, work on a case that defies all logic. While they try to catch the invisible thief, a killer biker sows panic on the streets of Madrid.
A coincidence or all part of the same master plan? With each new clue, the truth becomes ever more elusive and every answer more astonishing.
Heist, manipulation, and murder: three threads weave their way through a dark and mesmerizing plot. When nobody is who they claim to be, every new piece of evidence can lead to a deadly trap. Will our heroes be able to anticipate the next move?
Dive into a saga of suspense, intrigue, and action that will put your instincts to the test.
Shocking crimes, unrelenting investigations, and lurking danger on every page. Do you dare to discover the truth?
The Master of Deception is a riveting thriller, where art, crime, and intrigue weave a story packed with unexpected twists. Can Bermejo and Roncero stop The Ghost before it is too late?
