In “The Master of Deceit,” Robert John DeLuca weaves a gripping tale of corruption, family loyalty, and the pursuit of justice across Texas and beyond.
Matt Nelson, a respectable real estate developer struggling to rebuild his business in the wake of his father's scandalous disappearance, reluctantly takes on a consulting contract with SETUP—a powerful housing authority led by the charismatic Dwight Lamar. But as Matt digs deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption that threatens everything he's worked to rebuild.
When Matt's impulsive sister Pam takes a job working for Lamar and narrowly escapes an attempt on her life, the Nelson siblings must unite to expose the truth. Together with their ex-military brother John, they pursue Lamar through a dangerous game of cat and mouse that leads them from Houston's skyscrapers to a dramatic showdown in the Caribbean.
As they close in on their target, the siblings make a shocking discovery that forces them to confront their past and redefine their understanding of family loyalty. With lives at stake and millions of dollars on the line, the Nelsons must outmaneuver a master manipulator who has carefully orchestrated his greatest deception yet.
DeLuca masterfully balances high-stakes suspense with rich character development in this second installment of the Nelson family saga. If you enjoyed “The Lincoln Lawyer,” “The Firm,” and “Memory Man,” you'll love “The Master of Deceit.”
