By Louise Mangos
The Art of Deception
The gripping suspense set in an Alpine resort and a Swiss prison
“Marriage, obsession, and the blind trust of a young woman—Louise Mangos combines these elements into a catastrophic winter storm” – Christina Dalcher, Sunday Times bestselling author of VOX
“A disturbing, bittersweet tale” – The Book Doctor, Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer
“Another gripping thriller by Louise Mangos” – Diane Jeffrey, author of The Guilty Mother
Art college dropout Lucie arrives in a Swiss ski resort looking for work – but instead finds Mathieu.
Handsome, charismatic and from a good family, Matt seems like the perfect man. But as Lucie soon discovers, he has a dark side – one that will drive their relationship to a dramatic conclusion, and tear the life she has built for herself and their son apart.
Left fighting for her freedom in a foreign prison, and starting to lose her grip on reality, Lucie must summon all of her strength to uncover the truth and be reunited with her son before it’s too late.
The clock is ticking . . . but who can she trust?
Another gripping thriller
by Louise Mangos
Another absolute corker for Mangos – I’ve been looking forward to this one since her brilliant debut Strangers on a Bridge and it doesn’t disappoint. A clever and engaging read – highly recommended.
Kate S, Amazon Reviews
Gripping from the very first page
Another absolute corker for Mangos – I’ve been looking forward to this one since her brilliant debut Strangers on a Bridge and it doesn’t disappoint. A clever and engaging read – highly recommended.
Kate S, Amazon Reviews
Cracking read
A beautifully written psychological thriller dealing with family, friendship and domestic abuse. Set partly in an idyllic alpine ski resort and partly within the walls of a Swiss women’s prison. An intriguing read with a twist I didn’t see coming. Super.
Couldn’t put it down!
I was gripped by this book from the moment I started reading it. Fantastic writing and an intriguing plot. I really recommend this novel, it won’t disappoint.
A sure bestseller!
Lucy falls in love with Matt while on a backpacking trip through Europe. Matt, well, he falls in lust. After many warnings, 19 year old Lucie does not heed any of them until it is too late. Also, it may have been in Lucie’s best interest to have pursued Swiss citizenship.
Matt is a lying, deceitful, jerk who becomes abusive. He has no room in his life for a wife and son. Matt’s parents are too self-absorbed and only care for “their own”. Lucie’s parents are not keen on Matt, but visit when they can, as they live in England. Lucie is incarcerated in a Swiss rehabilitative prison. This, on charges of killing her husband, Matt…
JP, Lucie and Matt’s son, has been living with his Swiss grandparents who try to avoid visits and phone calls to the prison. The only real peace Lucie has is through her artwork.
What was Lucie accused of in court?
How long was she sentenced for?
Will she ever be free?
One of this year’s best reads! Great character development, flowing timeline and plot.
HIGHLY recommend!
A spellbinding and compulsive read
Louise Mangos bestows the reader with a multi-faceted story and draws from different genres to create a wonderful and thought-provoking read. The novel was both interesting and intriguing throughout and kept my attention all the way.
The Art of Deception was beautifully plotted with a vivid sense of time and place. Not only was it intense and compelling but it was also an emotional read, with themes of domestic abuse, control and manipulation.
...a crime thriller with a twist.
The Art of Deception by Louise Mangos is a crime thriller with a twist. Lucie is a young woman serving time in a Swiss prison for the murder of her husband. But all is not as it seems, and the destiny of the couple’s young son hangs in the balance. Can Lucie prove her innocence before she loses her son forever?
This novel kept me engaged throughout, as I was thoroughly invested in discovering Lucie’s fate. The addition of the Russian icon was an interesting element to the plotline, and I quite liked the character of Matt’s sister as an ally to Lucie.