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Review Rating:  5 Stars - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Artistic Deception

Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite

Artistic Deception by C.A. Humer follows Sam, a Homeland Security officer investigating human trafficking and the exploitation of children. After the death of his mother from cancer, Sam maneuvers through his grief while making the best of his mother's last wish, reconciling with his estranged father. Sam's wife, Kate, writes articles about child exploitation and uncovers the horrific realities of the manipulation of vulnerable youth, including the case of young Angela, who becomes involved with a dangerous figure named Ricco. When Angela is lured into Ricco's world, the stakes are raised exponentially. Sam and Kate's relationship strains under the weight of their respective commitments in the lead-up to a risky infiltration of Ricco's network as Sam strives to protect his family while pursuing justice for victims of trafficking.

Artistic Deception by C.A. Humer is a thriller that hitches itself to a triple-threat plot: family, personal sacrifice, and the pervasive dangers of human trafficking. Humer’s writing is clean and well executed and balances the emotional depth of children being recruited from secondary schools with the suspense and action readers expect in a plot that targets this specific type of crime. I like Kate and the lengths she is willing to go to do what needs to be done and actually found her to be more of a main draw than Sam regarding the emotional toll such work takes on those investigating it. Vincent is also a sleeping tiger kind of character that I can see growing in the series, and one scene where he witnesses “girl chatter” shows how embedded the grooming is—it's shocking. Humer’s pacing is brisk and it's easy to lose track of time turning those pages. Overall, this is a solid standalone sequel to Art From Darkness. Very highly recommended.

End of Pain is another CA Humer author success! This thrilling mystery of abductions and murders is filled with twists and turns. The story will grab you from the first page and keep you guessing until the last. CA Humer skillfully brings her engaging characters to life. By the end, they have become friends you want to revisit. Reading this book took me back to my freshman year in college, when we had a campus rapist and escort services were provided for our safety. The emotions evoked were as real while reading it as I experienced then. I was cheering for a resolution that would get the bad guy.

A compelling, fast-paced story, I can’t wait for the next book to be released!

-   Karen Ellen A, August 25, 2025

Bookluvs260

Unique, compelling and riveting story

September 25, 2023

This was a compelling read. If you’re looking for suspense, action, romance, tension and intrigue you have come to the right book. This has multiple points of view as well so it gives you a more complete story from all sides and helps you understand the characters motives or hestitency. It has some love triangle aspects but it’s really about finding your person through fear, danger, missed opportunities and so much more. I loved the story and hope there will be more to come.

Kindle Customer

Engaging, well written, could NOT PUT IT DOWN!

September 4, 2023

It is rare to find a book that captivates me from the very first page, but Art from Darkness did just that! I fell in love with all of the characters. Now that I have finished the book, I want to know more. Hope CA Humer is working on a sequel! If you want a book that you can NOT put down, this book is for you!

5.0 out of 5 stars

 A page turner!

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2024

I absolutely adored the characters Kate and Sam in CA Humer's first book, "Art From Darkness." I was eagerly anticipating the sequel, "Artistic Deception," and it did not disappoint! Kate and Sam took me on another thrilling journey, and I found myself staying up all night reading "Artistic Deception"—I simply couldn't put it down! Here's to hoping there will be a third book in the series.

 Amazing new author

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024

This is a book in a series I've been looking for. It's a cross between Harlequin and Clive Cussler. It holds your attention and draws you in right from the beginning. Very detailed. Im glad the author chose to make this a series I can't wait to find out what next adventure Sam and Kate get into. Well worth your time and effort to check this out. This was an exciting adventure.

End of Pain

Some stories grip you with their mystery. End of Pain does something rarer. It grips your soul. It's not just about the hunt for a killer; it's about the quiet war between duty and desire, justice and heartbreak.

Rob Adams isn't your standard detective. He's the embodiment of control unraveling in the face of connection. His restraint, his loneliness, his unwavering pursuit of what's right, even when it costs him everything? That's the kind of character who doesn't just live on the page, he haunts it.

And then there's Meg. Light meeting shadow. Their chemistry is electric not because it's loud, but because it's achingly human. The tension between them is as sharp as the criminals Rob chases. Both are driven by the same force, the desperate need to heal what's broken.

End of Pain isn't simply a murder mystery. It's a slow burn collision between justice and vulnerability, wrapped in atmosphere, longing, and emotional truth. It's the kind of story for readers who crave psychological depth as much as pulse pounding suspense.

Caleb C.  October 6th, 2025 (sic)