Octavius Hunt: Refined & Talented Artist— or Something Much More Sinister? 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 Christian suspense fans and those who love religious mysteries. If you enjoy books by Charles Martin, Terri Blackstock, Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow, DiAnn Mills, and Stephen James, you 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. "I was hooked on the first page of Creston Mapes' new book, Charm Artist. I could not put it down and I had to find out what was going to happen next. Just like n his other books in the Signs of Life Series, Creston's character, Detective Wayne Deetz, did not fail to solve the crime, even though he was on vacation! My surprise was the role his wife, Joanie, played in helping solve the crime. This is a fast-paced, enjoyable read." — Gail Mundy "There's a reason Creston Mapes is an Amazon #1 Best-selling author; he's an absolute genius when it comes to writing suspense. In this new installment of Signs of Life series, Detective Wayne Deetz and his wife Joanie are on a well-deserved vacation in Sedona, Arizona. But Deetz quickly finds himself pulling back the curtain on the dark and seedy world of opioid addiction in all its ugliest glory. So much for a quiet vacation with the wife ... Once again Mapes takes us on a wild ride, and leaves us breathless to the very last page." — Best-selling Author Diane Moody "If you like suspense, Creston Mapes will not disappoint. This fourth book in the Signs of Life series has Detective Wayne Deetz and wife Joanie on vacation visiting her best friend, Suzanne. The detective can't ignore suspicious behavior of Suzanne and her boyfriend, especially when they learn of her lies about leaving town. Even though Deetz is supposed to be considering retirement, police work is in his blood. He can't just walk away from the danger Suzanne is in. You don't have to read the books in order, but you will want to read everything Creston Mapes writes. Ginger Aster, faithful fan." — Ginger Astor "I was captivated from the first chapter. I think Charm Artist is the best of the four in the series so far. Honestly, I couldn't put it down, and read it in just two days. Once again, Creston Mapes writes straight out of the major headlines and gives us a 'can't put it down' thriller." — Missy Caulk Keep informed of special deals, giveaways, new releases, and exclusive updates from Creston: crestonmapes.com/contact  For Cres