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    7 Great Heist Novels, Recommended By An Art Dealer

    Art theft is a big business—and a big inspiration to crime writers.

    October 13, 2020  By Carol Orange
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    The Con: Portraits of Grifters and Scam Artists in Book, Film, and Real Life

    "The con artist has a special gift for knowing what we want and giving it to us, then taking what they were after all along."

    October 8, 2020  By Lisa Unger
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    Eight Dazzling Historical Thrillers Featuring Real Life Jewels and Paintings

    From jewel heists, to forgers, to treasure hunts, these historical novels are full of beauty—and thrills.

    October 6, 2020  By Kirsty Manning
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    Why Most Con Artist Stories Are Also About Social Class

    "Are we more likely to excuse fraud—or enjoy depictions of it—committed in the name of 'the finer things in life'?"

    October 2, 2020  By Emily Gray Tedrowe
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    White Collar: The Fun, Nonsense Con Artist Show You Need in Your Life Right Now

    It might be time to escape into a world of cons, heists, scams, and a very attractive dream of New York.

    September 23, 2020  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    Craig Johnson on Uniting the Western and the Art Heist Novel

    How the mystery around a famous saloon painting entered the world of Walt Longmire.

    September 22, 2020  By CrimeReads 
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    The 35 Most Iconic Caper Movies, Ranked

    They're like heist movies but more charming, and also sometimes goofy, and occasionally confusing, but in a sexy way.

    September 8, 2020  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    Why The Sting Is Still the Ultimate Grifter Movie

    In George Roy Hill's legendary confidence game, seeing is both believing and make-believing.

    August 27, 2020  By Olivia Rutigliano
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    8 Children’s Mystery Novels That Are Enjoyable for All Ages

    "Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."

    August 15, 2020  By Taryn Souders
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