Charm Artist (HB)

After surviving the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Portland, grappling with the kidnapping of their daughter, and narrowly escaping a life-threatening domestic violence case, Portland Police Investigator Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie yearn for respite. Seeking solace, they embark on a long-overdue vacation in the enchanting landscapes of Sedona, Arizona, hoping to make crucial career decisions and rebuild their shattered lives.

However, their peaceful retreat takes a chilling turn when Joanie's childhood friend, Suzanne, displays an unsettling combination of euphoria and distance. Suspicion mounts as Deetz and Joanie become suspicious of Suzanne's mysterious boyfriend, the charismatic millionaire artist Octavius Hunt.

The more Deetz and Joanie dig into Octavius's corrupt and scandalous past-and his shady partnership with Mayor Marsden Maddox and entrepreneur Timmy Kondore-the darker and more twisted Suzanne's reality becomes. When Wayne and Joanie dare to venture one step too far into Octavius's sinister world of drugs and pleasure to find answers, they find themselves square in the madman's crosshairs.

Brace yourself for a heart-pounding journey into the shadows of intrigue, where danger lurks behind every picturesque facade in Charm Artist, the latest thriller from Creston Mapes.

With tension on every page, Amazon #1 Best-Selling author Creston Mapes demonstrates why he is a "Top Pick" among mystery, fiction and thriller lovers.

Fans of Terri Blackstock, Charles Martin, Christy Barritt, Robert Whitlow, Karen Kingsbury, and Francine Rivers will love this thriller from award-winning and bestselling author Creston Mapes.

Reader Praise for Charm Artist

★★★★★ I love all of Creston Mapes books. They grab your attention from beginning to end. I finished it in one afternoon, because I was reading as fast as I could, to see what happened next.

★★★★★ What a great story! I couldn't tear myself away for long. What a small, scary glimpse into the reality of the evils of the world of drugs. And greed. And narcissism. This world needs Jesus SO BADLY and this book is a sobering reminder of that fact.

★★★★★ My favorite Mapes' book was Nobod, but not anymore. This is a great book and now my favorite. The detective and his wife are interesting people and both are smart. He is cop smart. Highly recommended. If you haven't read a Mapes's books my recommendation is to start with his first.

★★★★★ Once again Creston Mapes has authored a jewel. All of his books are spellbinding and hard to put down. I read this book in two days. It is a great book and I highly recommend it and ALL of his books.

★★★★★ It was like riding a rollercoaster in the library! The characters were brilliantly born in Creston's heart. Looking forward to more thrill rides.