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Eve Duncan #1: The Face of Deception by Iris Johansen

Book Title The Face of Deception
Series Eve Duncan
Genre Mystery
Author Iris Johansen
Publisher Pan Books
Published May 31, 1999
Format Mass Market Paperback
Condition Good
Condition Notes This paperback is in Good condition. The cover shows moderate shelf and reading wear, including edge wear, light corner creasing, surface scratches, and rubbing from handling. There is a noticeable crease and wear along the lower front corner, along with minor spine wear from reading. The binding remains tight and secure, and the pages appear complete with no loose pages noted. There are no obvious markings or highlighting visible from the exterior. Overall, this is a solid, clean reading copy with cosmetic wear consistent with a well-maintained used paperback.
Condition Good
Synopsis

Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan has spent years helping law enforcement identify the dead by reconstructing faces from human skulls. Her extraordinary talent has earned her worldwide respect, but it has also left her emotionally scarred. Years earlier, her own young daughter was kidnapped and murdered, a tragedy that continues to haunt every aspect of her life.

When billionaire John Logan offers Eve a chance to uncover the truth behind her daughter’s disappearance, she reluctantly accepts. Logan’s proposal is impossible to ignore, but it comes with dangerous strings attached. At the same time, a brilliant and ruthless serial killer known only as “The Carver” begins targeting victims in a gruesome game that seems to revolve around Eve herself.

As the investigation unfolds, Eve discovers that nothing is as it seems. Friends become suspects, allies conceal devastating secrets, and every clue leads her deeper into a deadly conspiracy. Forced to confront the darkest moments of her past while racing to stop a killer who is always one step ahead, Eve must rely on her intelligence, courage, and remarkable forensic skills before she becomes the next victim.

Filled with relentless suspense, shocking twists, and unforgettable characters, The Face of Deception launched one of modern suspense fiction’s most successful series.

EugeneBookStore Summary

The Face of Deception introduces readers to Eve Duncan, one of mystery fiction’s most recognizable forensic investigators. Combining forensic science, psychological suspense, and serial-killer thrills, Iris Johansen created a fast-paced series that has remained popular for decades. This first installment lays the foundation for the relationships and mysteries that continue throughout the long-running Eve Duncan series, making it an excellent starting point for new readers.

Collector Notes

As the first book in the Eve Duncan series, The Face of Deception is an important title for collectors of Iris Johansen’s work. First edition hardcovers are the most desirable, while early paperback printings remain popular with readers looking to complete the series.