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Forger: A Psychological Thriller Kindle Edition

by Mark Spivak (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
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Lester Gordon was laughed out of art school for wanting to paint like the Impressionist masters, but that’s the least of his problems:

He’s only Lester Gordon part of the time.

Sometimes he’s Louis Bétancourt, a painter of unfathomable talent who can create canvases good enough to fool all the experts on earth.

At other times, he’s a Jesuit priest named Father Gordon Humphries, who travels around the country giving Bétancourt’s paintings to regional museums.

And sometimes he reverts to Baby Les, a seven-year-old victim of abuse and neglect.

Dr. Cheryl Weissberg, a rookie psychologist, diagnoses him with multiple personality disorder and strives to unify Lester’s psyche.

She succeeds, but there’s a catch: When his personality is fragmented, Lester is docile and harmless; after he’s “cured,” he becomes capable of murder.

This gripping psychological thriller will make you want to lock the door, examine yourself in the mirror, and go searching for your childhood teddy bear.

Let’s hope you find it.
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"Set mainly between present-day New York and events taking place fourteen months earlier, Forger is an intelligently crafted novel that uses beautifully calibrated and fluid prose to realize Lester Gordon's compelling story.

"Forger is an original, slick, and deeply intriguing novel. Mark Spivak handles Lester's profound issues with interest and sensitivity while providing a clever, twisting, and thought-provoking mystery for the reader to unpack." The Book Review Directory

"A personality-shifting masterwork from Mark Spivak, Forger is a thrilling mystery of psychological divides, reuniting identities, cold-blooded murder, and the flexible notion of innocence...this art-centered thriller has an undeniable appeal for art connoisseurs and mystery fans alike." The Independent Review of Books

"This is a very well-written story that will be very hard to put down once you pick it up. It combines everything a reader wants - an excellent plot, extremely well-developed characters, outstanding research into the medical condition displayed that is written in language those of us reading the book can understand, as well as a wonderful glimpse into the world of art and art forgeries. Mr. Spivak has outdone himself with Forger and I recommend it to all. With the twists and turns involved in the plot you will be completely riveted by the novel until the very end." Feathered Quill

RECOMMENDED: "Strong streams of dialogue in the style of Elmore Leonard drive this intelligent story of a man who hates modern art and is literally driven crazy by it...This humorous, intelligent indictment of the art world and mental health practitioners, chock-full of clever dialogue, unique turns of phrase, and staggered plotting, will amuse and educate. Whether or not one knows or likes modern art, the personalities of Gordon, a truly deadly artist as it happens, will fascinate. Spivak is a seasoned writer, and it shows." The US Review of Books

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C14D7KDF
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1944 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 291 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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In the realm of non-fiction, award-winning author Mark Spivak focuses on wine, spirits, food, restaurants and culinary travel. His first book, Iconic Spirits: An Intoxicating History, was published by Lyons Press in 2012. He followed this with Moonshine Nation (Lyons Press, 2014), hailed as the definitive book on illegal corn whiskey in America. From 1994-1999 he was the wine writer for the Palm Beach Post, and was honored for excellence in wine criticism “in a graceful and approachable style.” Since 2001 he has been the Wine & Spirits Editor for the Palm Beach Media Group, and contributes to a number of national magazines. He is also the holder of the Certificate and Advanced Diplomas from the Court of Master Sommeliers.

Mark’s first novel, Friend of the Devil, was published by Black Opal Books in May 2016. Set in Palm Beach in 1990, it tells the story of America’s most famous chef, who has sold his soul to the Devil for fame and fortune.

Mark also has an endless fascination with the American political system and is an avid follower of Washington politics. His second novel, The American Crusade (a gripping political thriller set during the invasion of Iraq, which dips into the shadowy world of government conspiracy and political sabotage), was released by TCK Publishing on April 4, 2019. Impeachment, the sequel to The American Crusade, will be released by City of Light Publishing on October 1, 2020.

Visit Mark's website at www.markspivakbooks.com, and sign up for his free newsletter and political blog:

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Piaras
5.0 out of 5 stars An unputdownable psychological thriller.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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Forger: A Psychological Thriller by Mark Spivak is a well-crafted novel that is both absorbing and thought-provoking. Spivak's treatment of protagonist Lester's complex psychological issues is both sensitive and engaging, drawing the reader in. The novel's clever and intricate mystery provides ample opportunities for thought and reflection, keeping the reader thoroughly entertained. Spivak's deft handling of both character and plot make "Forger" a standout work of fiction that is sure to captivate fans of mystery, thriller, and suspense.

Spivak is a writer who excels at using tone to complement and contrast with the content of his work, demonstrating his exceptional talent. His focus on sentence structure is just as important to him as the plot, using words to shift or reinforce meaning. This results in a writing style that is refined and almost poetic, replete with nuances and qualifications. By employing juxtapositions and qualifications, his writing becomes more than just a straightforward narrative, allowing for analysis and deep thought. This creates an intellectual depth that will engage the reader. Highly recommended.
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Grady Harp
5.0 out of 5 stars ‘This man is disturbed. He needs treatment’ - A superb psychological thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023
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Florida author Mark Spivak has enjoyed a wide spectrum of topics – wine, spirits, food, restaurants, culinary travel – for both his articles in a wide variety of significant journals and magazines, as well as in his books. The other topic that he has embraced is the American political system and Washington DC politics in particular. As this latter subject matter suggests, he has the edge on political thrillers, a trait that promises more investigational concepts for future tales. His books to date reflect these interests - ICONIC SPIRITS, MOONSHINE NATION, FRIEND OF THE DEVIL, THE AMERICAN CRUSADE, IMPEACHMENT, and now FORGER.

Spivak jumps right into this psycho thriller that addresses multiple personality disorder with a telling scene in a police station in New York City: ‘Cheryl Weissberg had been in a police station only once before, during a class trip in middle school…As she trudged behind her classmate, a door cracked open and she glanced down the corridor into a cell. The young man sat in a corner, bearded and unwashed, a cross between Charles Manson and Jesus Christ. She dreamed about him for months. “You’re his psychiatrist?” asked Detective Larry Westerfield. Clinical psychologist. Lester has been seeing me on and off for about a year.” Using his ability to incorporate psychology with skill, Spivak unfolds a gripping thriller of a story that follows the author’s summary: ‘Lester Gordon was laughed out of art school for wanting to paint like the Impressionist masters, but that's the least of his problems: He's only Lester Gordon part of the time. Sometimes he's Louis Bétancourt, a painter of unfathomable talent who can create canvases good enough to fool all the experts on earth. At other times, he's a Jesuit priest named Father Gordon Humphries, who travels around the country giving Bétancourt's paintings to regional museums. And sometimes he reverts to Baby Les, a seven-year-old victim of abuse and neglect. Dr. Cheryl Weissberg, a rookie psychologist, diagnoses him with multiple personality disorder and strives to unify Lester's psyche. She succeeds, but there's a catch: When his personality is fragmented, Lester is docile and harmless; after he's "cured," he becomes capable of murder.’

Once again Mark Spivak has created a creative idea for a thriller and pulls it off with aplomb. This is one of those novels that, once opened, defies putting it down. Superb!
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Celeste L
4.0 out of 5 stars Gave me the creeps
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023
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Forger: A Psychological Thriller by Mark Spivak is classified as a mystery, thriller, suspense, and psychological fiction type of book. The book revolves around a main character with multiple personality disorder. This character sees a psychologist who tries to help him, and the journey and consequences of this are terrifying. This book definitely gave me the creeps. I usually read at night, but I could not sleep well after reading this book, so I ended up only reading it during the day. It will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat as you read. It is quite a page turner!
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Jesse Presgraves
3.0 out of 5 stars Mental illness = murderer yet again
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2023
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tells the story of Lester Gordon, a failed art student who suffers from multiple personality disorder. Sometimes he is Lester, other times Louis, a painter of exceptional talent, and at other times Father Gordon, a Jesuit priest who donates paintings to museums. Dr. Cheryl Weissberg, a rookie psychologist, attempts to unify Lester's psyche, but when successful, Lester becomes capable of murder. I wanted to really enjoy this book but the plot seemed to go really slow at times. I didn't really enjoy the idea of a person being able to merge their multiple personalities and then become a murderer, it paints people with mental illness as dangerous. Overall, I wanted to enjoy it but it was a lot against it.
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