Fake Like Me
Fake Like Me by Barbara Bourland, published by Hachette UK Distribution – Iwuk on April 30, 2020, is a 368-page work that delves into the complexities of the art world. The story follows a young, aspiring painter who finds herself grappling with the legacy of her idol, Carey Logan, a once-revered figure in the New York art scene. After a devastating fire destroys Logan’s artwork, the protagonist is thrust into a race against time to recreate the lost pieces, leading her to an exclusive retreat that is not what she imagined.
Readers will encounter a narrative rich in themes of identity, ambition, and the darker sides of artistic pursuit. As the protagonist navigates the remnants of a once-vibrant artistic community, she is haunted by the circumstances surrounding Logan’s death, prompting her to question the true nature of success and the sacrifices it demands. Bourland’s sharp wit and attention to detail create a thought-provoking exploration of art, money, and the personal costs of creativity.
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CAREY LOGAN
She was the genius wild child of the New York art scene, and my idol.
FAKE
I was a no-name painter from the Florida backwater, clawing my way into their world.
LIKE
When she died, she left a space that couldn’t be filled. Except, maybe, by
ME
Everything that gets created destroys something else.
When a fire rips through her studio and burns the seven enormous paintings for her next exhibition, a young, no-name painter is left with an impossible task: recreate her art in just three months – or ruin her fledgling career. Thirty-four, single and homeless, she desperately secures a place at an exclusive upstate retreat.
Brimming with creative history and set on a sparkling black lake, Pine City and its founders – a notorious collective of successful artists – is what she’s idolized all her life. She’s dreamt of the parties, the celebrities, the privilege. What she finds is a ghost of its former self.
The recent suicide of founding member Carey Logan haunts everyone, lurking beneath the surface like a shipwreck. And one thought begins to shadow her every move – what really happened to her hero?
With a flair for sensational detail and acidic wit, Barbara Bourland delivers a darkly satirical thriller about art, money and identity with a twist so sharp it cuts.
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