In the world of art, beauty hides secrets... and sometimes, death itself.When a celebrated art broker is found dead beneath a mysterious portrait, Detective Laura Kane is thrust into a chilling investigation that unravels more than a single murder. The canvas-painted by the enigmatic Samuel Rennic-holds a legacy of betrayal, obsession, and vengeance spanning generations of the powerful Whitmore family.But this is no ordinary painting. Hidden within its brushstrokes are cryptic messages, etched in rage and sealed with blood. As Laura peels back the layers of history, she uncovers a scandal that destroyed lives decades ago-and one that still claims victims in the present.Every clue draws her deeper into a gallery of lies: A wealthy dynasty desperate to bury its past.A forgotten artist whose work is more curse than creation.A second hidden portrait, painted with something far more sinister than oil.Haunted by anonymous messages and stalked by a killer who always seems one step ahead, Laura must confront the terrifying question: Is she solving a crime, or stepping into a trap painted long before she was born?Dark, atmospheric, and pulse-pounding, Portrait of Death is a gripping crime thriller that blends art, history, and murder into a mystery you'll never forget.