Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief by Sheila Sharpe

ARTIST, LOVER, FORGER, THIEF

by Sheila Sharpe

March 30 – April 24, 2026 Virtual Book Tour

Synopsis:

ARTIST, LOVER, FORGER, THIEF by Sheila Sharpe

Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief is a riveting, wildly entertaining, complex, and adrenaline-fueled art crime novel that is as intriguing as it is satisfying. Nick McCoy wants out of the art forgery business but not until he exacts revenge on the man who murdered his family years ago. Kate O’Dade, McCoy’s former therapist, comes to him for help after mysteriously receiving a painting of Matisse’s Open Window from an unknown benefactor. This seemingly innocent meeting to determine its authenticity sets off a chain of events that will take McCoy, O’Dade, Cromwell and his new team of investigators from San Diego to England, and from art forgery to murder.

Rarely do you find such complex characters, intricate plot, compelling subject, and cunning psychological jousting woven throughout such a memorable story like Sharpe does in Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief.

Praise for Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief:

“Sharpe dives headlong into the murky waters of identity, obsession, and deception in her smart, psychologically charged thriller [Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief]. It explores the blurry line between art and artifice, healing and manipulation, love and control. [T]his is a genre-bending literary thriller that lingers long after the final page.”
~ Prairies Book Review

“Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief…is a gripping tale set amidst the opulent yet treacherous world of high-end art crime in San Diego…[It explores] the moral dilemmas of art forgery, theft, and deception, with each character caught between their desires and the consequences of their actions. This stellar examination of art, deception, and forgery kept me riveted.”
~ Reader’s Favorite 5-Star Review

Book Details:

Genre: Mystery, Literary Fiction, Crime Fiction
Published by: Redwood Publishing, LLC
Publication Date: March 26, 2025
Number of Pages: 332
ISBN: 9781966333142 (ISBN10: 1966333145)
Series: A Kate O’Dade Art Crime Novel, Book 1
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | BookShop.org | Goodreads | BookBub

Read an excerpt:

Author Bio:

Sheila Sharpe has been a therapist for more than forty years, specializing in treating trauma, couples, and artists. Being a detective of sorts to determine patients’ issues and their solutions like she does in The Ways We Love, along with her past history as an artist and fascination with art forgery, led to the creation of her new fiction book series, the Kate O’Dade Art Crime novels.

Catch Up With Sheila Sharpe:

www.SheilaSharpe.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads
BookBub – @sasharpedelmar
Instagram – @sheilasharpe_writer
BlueSky – @sheilasharpeauthor.bsky.social
X – @SheilaSharpe19
Facebook – @sheilasharpenovel

Tour Participant Reviews:

‘This was such a gripping and layered thriller. I really enjoyed how the book blended the art world with crime and psychology. An addictive read that combined suspense, romance, and the fascinating world of art crime.’
~ Bibliophile Foodie

‘A mix of psychology, obsession, revenge, crime, and murder. The author’s background is clearly evident in the storyline. And the ending? Clinched my rating!’
~ bookwormbecky1969

‘This book is an enjoyable read about the art world. The characters are smart, interesting, and hiding secrets. I didn’t know who to trust! From San Diego to London the action and setting drew me in. The ending was unexpected and I have my fingers crossed for another book with these characters.’
~ Marbooks88

‘I liked the plot and the story itself is a deep tale about art and healing yourself after tragedy and more! I hope that Kate will be back in another book soon!’
~ Country Mamas With Kids

‘Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief takes the reader into the world of high-end art acquisitions and accusations. The plot is gripping, tightly-wound and well-paced.’
~ 5 Minutes for Books

‘This novel is a deep dive into the world of art, collecting, forging and stealing. I did not know of the high stakes involved in art crime and the lack of law enforcement dedicated to it. The end of the novel included a satisfying twist.’
~ Book Reviews From an Avid Reader

‘Artist, Lover, Forger, Thief is a complicated game of wits: the investigators vs. the criminals. Although the majority of the book is a cat and mouse game of investigators and criminals trying to outsmart each other, the action really ramps up toward the end. You’ll also be asking yourself Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys?’
~ Words by Webb

‘Such a clever tale… With its clever, complex plot and morally gray main characters, I was quickly drawn into this intricate tale set in the world of art collectors and famous paintings.’
~ Guatemala Paula Loves to Read

‘I love a mystery that entertains and educates at the same time. You get art heists, crooked horrible people doing horrible things to others, revenge, double crossing, forgeries and love stories! What’s not to like!’
~ meloplanner

‘If you would like to go behind the scenes of the Art scene then this is the book for you. There are alot of twists and turns in this book so it will keep you interested well into the night.’
~ A Room without Books is Empty

‘From art forgery to murder investigations spanning continents, this story keeps the pages turning. If you love clever plots and complex characters, this one absolutely delivers.’
~ Review Thick & Thin

‘This is a great read for art fans and mystery fans. The author does a great job of blending the best of both worlds.’
~ Deal Sharing Aunt

Tour Host Info:

Book Formats: Kindle Unlimited, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the publicist ARTIST, LOVER, FORGER, THIEF is considered to be G-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information, as our staff may not have read this title yet.