The Blank Canvas — Glen Ebisch

Laura Magee is spending the summer in an art gallery in the southern New Jersey shore town of Safe Harbor. Problems arise for Laura when a dispute over a painting by a man named Rafferty leads to the murder of one of her customers. In danger from the murderers herself, Laura must discover the identity of the killers and what makes a Rafferty valuable enough to commit murder. When the FBI becomes involved, Laura quickly realizes that this crime has more layers than she ever imagined. This is a fast-paced mystery with a strong sense of humor, particularly with regard to contemporary art. At the climax of the story, it will come as a surprise to discover who some of the characters really are. You may never look at an art gallery the same way again.