"Like Patricia Highsmith's Tom Ripley, veteran con artist Roy is a born liar -- and when he meets wealthy widow Betty online, he knows she's an easy mark. In no time at all, he's spinning his web of duplicity and betrayal around her, even moving into her lovely cottage. He's sure his scheme will be a success. He's done this before. but who is Roy, really? While this masterful narrative of literary suspense entwines Roy's and Betty's futures, it also delves deeply in to their pasts. As the clock turns back and the years fall away, truth will out. Before Roy can close the deal, there is a reckoning to be made. How many lies will it take to make him finally tell the truth?" -- Back cover.
