The Con Job
The Con Job by Matt Forbeck is a reprint edition published by National Geographic Books on December 31, 2012, featuring 320 pages in English. This narrative follows Nathan Ford, a former insurance investigator, who is approached by the daughter of a victim to help recover stolen wealth from a disreputable dealer targeting aging comic-book creators. The plot unfolds at Comic-Con International, where Ford and his team of counter-crooks devise a scheme to confront the dealer, only to discover that a more sinister arson plot threatens not just valuable collectibles but lives as well.
Readers will find a blend of crime and suspense as the story delves into themes of theft and deception within the comic-book world. The tension escalates as Ford’s team races against time to uncover the true motives of their target while navigating the complexities of the con. With elements of thrillers and media tie-ins, this book presents a unique perspective on the intersection of crime and the comic industry, making it a noteworthy addition for fans of the genre.
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The rich and powerful take what they want. We steal it back for you.
When a disreputable dealer starts swindling aged and ailing comic-book creators out of their wealth—and their high-valued comics and artwork—the daughter of one victim comes to ex-insurance investigator Nathan Ford and his team of counter-crooks for help.
Their scheme: run a con at the Comic-Con International, where the crook intends to sell the goods. But there’s more going on than simple theft. An arson plot is in motion that will not only destroy countless rare collectibles, but may end up costing lives.
With time short, the team must take down a ruthless mark whose true motives have yet to be revealed…
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