The Patron #2 Cover A Christian Ward

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Against orders, Detective Tabitha Stone has been quietly following the string of suspicious deaths that have rattled the fine arts world. News of Matty's opening night overdose spurs her to follow the cross-country lead—and not a moment too soon, as Lucy's grief unearths new questions about Matty's past. Meanwhile, Mr. Cherish and Clyde get violent in their search for the source of the threatening package at their doorstep. Death is the ultimate profit driver in Christian Ward and John J. Pearson's escalating fine arts thriller!

Release Date: 9/16/2026. All titles ship 2–3 days after the release date.