MARCH 2022 - AudioFile
Narrator Andi Arndt brings charm to the story of naïve and mentally unstable art copyist Emma Caan. Working as a legal forger of valuable masterpieces for owners who wish to store the originals, Emma is flattered to be accepted into the jet-setting world of Russian oligarch Leonard Sobetsky, one of her clients. But soon her new life in the high-end art world spirals out of control, and she realizes that she is being used as a pawn. Arndt gives well-developed voices to a wide-ranging cast of secondary characters ranging from Emma’s friends and colleagues to Leonard’s Russian associates and art-world stars. The listener will be rooting for Emma until the end. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
12/20/2021
Russian oligarch Leonard Sobetsky makes aspiring artist Emma Caan, the narrator of this propulsive thriller from Katz (The Boys’ Club), the kind of offer typically associated with a whiff of sulfur: leave Manhattan’s Gemini Reproductions, where she’s one of a stable cranking out (strictly legal) brushstroke-perfect replicas of masterpieces for their owners, to copy exclusively for him and he’ll not only pay handsomely but also give her entrée to the art world’s stratosphere. In a flash, the 26-year-old segues from subways and ramen to Instafamous assistant director at a prestigious gallery, winging on her benefactor’s private jet to a Hong Kong art fair to broker megabucks sales and party epically. All the while, however, she’s anxiously waiting for the other Louboutin to drop—which readers know will happen since this twisty tale, which unspools largely in flashbacks, opens with Emma being grilled by FBI agents concerning her dealings with Sobetsky. Though a key secondary story line about Emma’s dysfunctional family feels contrived, the author’s exposing of some of the art business’s more egregious manipulations and frauds makes for genuinely captivating entertainment. Katz remains a writer to watch. Agent: Allison Hunter, Janklow & Nesbit Assoc. (Feb.)
From the Publisher
Forgery, felonies and the world of fine art combine in this exhilarating thriller. . . . Readers who revel in seductive temptation will love this.” — BookTrib
“A fast-paced ride through the glitz and glamour of New York's art scene. Gripping and heartfelt, Fake will probe readers to consider what's real in a world where the images we portray are more carefully curated than ever.” — Carola Lovering, bestselling author of Tell Me Lies and Too Good to Be True
"Erica Katz's Fake is a propulsive and engrossing portrait of a young artist's struggle for verity in a world dominated by illusion. Katz's evocative writing and vivid depiction of the art world make Fake a truly phenomenal book you won't want to miss!" — Katherine St. John, author of The Siren
“A gripping, glittering deep dive into one artist’s present—and the past that she can’t quite escape. Fake will transport you across the globe, exposing what really lies under the glamour of this decadent art scene. Evocative, entertaining, and highly original, with writing that will keep readers turning pages and perpetually questioning what’s real—and what isn’t.” — Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
“A wonderful descent into the New York art world led by a hero you won’t soon forget. . . .A little chick lit, a little Devil Wears Prada, and a little Barbara Shapiro, Fake should find broad appeal.” — First Clue
Praise for The Boys' Club: "Sharply observed and utterly engrossing, The Boys' Club is part coming of age story, part riveting workplace drama, set in the world of big firm law where one young female associate finds that getting ahead means there are no good choices." — Kimberly McCreight, New York Times bestselling author of A Good Marriage
"A propulsive thriller. . . . Genuinely captivating entertainment. Katz remains a writer to watch." — Publishers Weekly
"Written under a pseudonym by a currently practicing lawyer, The Boys’ Club tracks one woman’s entry into the male-dominated world of high-stakes law and what happens when her carefully planned life spins out of control." — Good Morning America, "New Must-Read Books for the Ultimate Escape in August"
“Fast, sharp and utterly compulsive, The Boys’ Club hit me right where I live in the most satisfying way possible. Erica Katz writes a wildly juicy story of office politics with the rare warmth and empathy of a true insider.” — Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network
“The Firm, but from a female perspective, with sharp insight into all it entails to succeed as a woman in corporate America. A smart and thrilling page-turner—written with intelligence, heart, and incredible insight.” — Kathy Wang, author of Family Trust and Impostor Syndrome
"A knowing, nuanced #MeToo story from the world of corporate law, with juicy The Wolf of Wall Street–type action." — Kirkus Reviews
“Fans of books and films like The Devil Wears Prada, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Our Little Racket will be entertained by the high-powered hijinks at Klasko & Fitch. . . . Nodding to current events, Katz provides a convincing argument for the power of #MeToo while showing that many industries still have a long way to go. . . . With this fascinating look inside the skyscrapers and behind the boardroom doors, Katz puts BigLaw on trial.” — Booklist
“An intriguing debut. . . . Anyone who’s curious about the world of high-powered law firms will enjoy Katz’s engaging and brutal novel.” — Publishers Weekly
“An exemplary art thriller. . . . It’s a dizzying ride and Katz keeps the twists coming with some fine character work and a sharp eye for the absurdities and delights of the arts-minded jet set.” — CrimeReads
Katherine St. John
"Erica Katz's Fake is a propulsive and engrossing portrait of a young artist's struggle for verity in a world dominated by illusion. Katz's evocative writing and vivid depiction of the art world make Fake a truly phenomenal book you won't want to miss!"
Kimberly McCreight
Praise for The Boys' Club: "Sharply observed and utterly engrossing, The Boys' Club is part coming of age story, part riveting workplace drama, set in the world of big firm law where one young female associate finds that getting ahead means there are no good choices."
Chandler Baker
Fast, sharp and utterly compulsive, The Boys’ Club hit me right where I live in the most satisfying way possible. Erica Katz writes a wildly juicy story of office politics with the rare warmth and empathy of a true insider.”
First Clue
A wonderful descent into the New York art world led by a hero you won’t soon forget. . . .A little chick lit, a little Devil Wears Prada, and a little Barbara Shapiro, Fake should find broad appeal.”
Good Morning America
"Written under a pseudonym by a currently practicing lawyer, The Boys’ Club tracks one woman’s entry into the male-dominated world of high-stakes law and what happens when her carefully planned life spins out of control."
Kathy Wang
The Firm, but from a female perspective, with sharp insight into all it entails to succeed as a woman in corporate America. A smart and thrilling page-turner—written with intelligence, heart, and incredible insight.
Carola Lovering
A fast-paced ride through the glitz and glamour of New York's art scene. Gripping and heartfelt, Fake will probe readers to consider what's real in a world where the images we portray are more carefully curated than ever.
Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
A gripping, glittering deep dive into one artist’s present—and the past that she can’t quite escape. Fake will transport you across the globe, exposing what really lies under the glamour of this decadent art scene. Evocative, entertaining, and highly original, with writing that will keep readers turning pages and perpetually questioning what’s real—and what isn’t.”
BookTrib
Forgery, felonies and the world of fine art combine in this exhilarating thriller. . . . Readers who revel in seductive temptation will love this.
Booklist
Fans of books and films like The Devil Wears Prada, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Our Little Racket will be entertained by the high-powered hijinks at Klasko & Fitch. . . . Nodding to current events, Katz provides a convincing argument for the power of #MeToo while showing that many industries still have a long way to go. . . . With this fascinating look inside the skyscrapers and behind the boardroom doors, Katz puts BigLaw on trial.
Booklist
Fans of books and films like The Devil Wears Prada, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Our Little Racket will be entertained by the high-powered hijinks at Klasko & Fitch. . . . Nodding to current events, Katz provides a convincing argument for the power of #MeToo while showing that many industries still have a long way to go. . . . With this fascinating look inside the skyscrapers and behind the boardroom doors, Katz puts BigLaw on trial.
Library Journal
09/01/2021
Once aspiring artist Emma Caan makes a living as an art forger—legitimately, as her creations are commissioned by museums and rich collectors wanting to protect their investments. A job offer from oligarch art collector Leonard Sobetsky promises the funds and security Emma needs, but she's unprepared for the underside of the bright and shiny new world she enters. From the author of The Boys' Club; with a 50,000-copy first printing.
MARCH 2022 - AudioFile
Narrator Andi Arndt brings charm to the story of naïve and mentally unstable art copyist Emma Caan. Working as a legal forger of valuable masterpieces for owners who wish to store the originals, Emma is flattered to be accepted into the jet-setting world of Russian oligarch Leonard Sobetsky, one of her clients. But soon her new life in the high-end art world spirals out of control, and she realizes that she is being used as a pawn. Arndt gives well-developed voices to a wide-ranging cast of secondary characters ranging from Emma’s friends and colleagues to Leonard’s Russian associates and art-world stars. The listener will be rooting for Emma until the end. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine
