"Sit back and prepare to lose yourself in this Northern Vermont wonderland filled with priceless folk art and people you want to know."
--Jane K. Cleland, award-winning author of Jane Austen's Lost Letters, the 14th Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery

"All I can say is WOW! With this first novel in the Scandal Mountain Antiques Series, author Trish Esden has knocked it out of the park. With an evocative rural Vermont setting, an intriguing main character with a complicated past, an engaging cast of supporting characters, and a twisty plot that will keep you turning pages, The Art of the Decoy is as close to perfect as they get."
--Connie Berry, award winning author of A Dream of Death

"A well-drawn Vermont setting, a satisfyingly deep dive into the art and antiques world, and an expert and tricky mystery make this a must-read debut for Esden's clever antiques dealer Edie Brown. Bring on Edie's next adventure!"
--Sarah Stewart Taylor, Vermont author of the Maggie D'arcy mystery series

"Highly recommended for readers who enjoy well-developed characters, sophisticated plotting, and a bit of edginess and adventure in their mysteries."
--Victoria Gilbert, author of the Blue Ridge Library Mystery series and the Booklovers B&B mystery series

"With its tenacious and endearing female sleuth, a mystery that captivates, and a vibrant cast of suspects, The Art of the Decoy entices from the first page."
--Tessa Wegert, author of Death in the Family and The Dead Season

"With its likable characters, high stakes mystery, and immersive setting, The Art of the Decoy is a great start to a fresh new series."
--Elizabeth Penney, author of the Cambridge Bookshop Series

"A thrilling, fast-paced mystery with memorable characters and as many twists and turns as the back-country roads of its rural Vermont setting."
--Hank Parker, author of CONTAINMENT: A Thriller