Last Portrait: A 1960s Noir Mystery of Murder, Art, and Corruption in a City That Kills for Secrets

When artist Conrad Pierce is found dead-his final canvas cut to shreds and bloodied-Lena Davenport refuses to accept the police's verdict of suicide. In a city where corruption is currency and art is the only truth left, Lena uncovers a hidden painting that exposes the rot at the top of the art world.

A slashed canvas. A coded frame leading to a buried masterpiece. Powerful men who'll kill to keep their secrets safe.

Lena's search will lead her through the smoky alleys of Chinatown dive bars, upscale galleries where trust is a lie, and a corrupt nightclub called The Orpheum. Every clue severs another thread-until the city's veneer of civility cracks wide open.

The Last Portrait is a gripping, gritty crime mystery for fans of noir and hard-boiled detective thrillers. Taut, lean, and full of betrayal, it's the perfect read for anyone who loves art with a dark edge-and a truth that hides in plain sight.