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the picasso job
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“Fuses the moral grit of The Shawshank Redemption with the sophisticated intrigue of The Thomas Crown Affair. Like those classics, The Picasso Job is taut, visual and ready for the big screen.”
“Centrae writes with polish and skill, crafting a thriller that reverberates with confidence, sharp prose, and fresh, instinctual dialogue.”
“With twists that keep readers guessing, this book delivers great entertainment with quirky characters, a tight plot, gorgeous writing, and action-packed scenes.”
“A powerhouse of suspense that crackles with intensity. Bold, brilliant, and utterly addictive, this is a thriller you’ll be talking about long after the last page.”
“Another exciting ride…through the world of art crime and justice!"
“Pure delight. With breakneck pacing and Centrae’s signature plot twists, The Picasso Job held me in its thrall from start to finish.”
“Avanti Centrae always delivers. You can count on intricate plotting, characters you want to care about, and a storyline laden with twist after twist.”
"A masterwork of international intrigue!”
“Good ole’ fashioned rip-roaring adventure from start to finish. Enjoy the ride.”
"A fast-paced roller coaster of a ride across the globe in a top-notch thriller with high-stakes and plenty of edge-of-seat action."
"A page-turner that takes its protagonists from a medieval Spanish castle to a secret underground city in Israel -- and beyond."
"This is one of the best action/thrillers I have ever read and I can't wait for the next novel in the series."
"This one's a nailbiter for sure!"
#1 - Espionage thrillers
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#1 - ancient historical fiction
Top 100 - amazon kindle store in us and canada
#1 - indie Ebooks - Barnes & Noble store
“Action, adventure, and suspense! A juicy thriller.”
“Fascinating.”
“Race-against-time, action-packed adventure. This is a thriller that will captivate its audience from the first page.”
“An adventure that will appeal to fans of Dan Brown. It's one of those rare birds: a thriller that will have you turning the pages and leave you thinking."
“If you like your modern global threats to have a dash of ancient mystery and mysticism, you’re going to find yourself with some sleepless nights while reading Cleopatra’s Vendetta.”
"Dangerous and intoxicating."
"Through cliff-hangers and twisty turns, readers will be propelled to an explosive ending — both literally and psychologically."
"A snappy read."
"Fantastic plot, unique story, perfect development, and fluid writing style. This book was a masterpiece."
avanti centrae
Multi-award-winning and #1 international bestselling author.
Avanti Centrae is honored to have won fourteen literary awards. Her smart, adrenaline-laced action thrillers have hit the Kindle Top 100 bestseller lists in the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as the Barnes & Noble Nook store.
Avanti Centrae is honored to have won fourteen literary awards. Her smart, adrenaline-laced action thrillers have hit the Kindle Top 100 bestseller lists in the United States, Canada, and Australia, as well as the Barnes & Noble Nook store.
Cover designs by David Ter-Avanesyan/Ter33Design
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