THE PICASSO HEIST by James Patterson (epub)(Fiction)

THE PICASSO HEIST by James Patterson (epub)(Fiction)

Author: James Patterson (with Howard Roughan)

Release Date: October 13, 2025

Length: 400 pages

Genre: Fiction, Thriller


The Picasso Heist follows bright art student Halston Graham, who spots a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when a rare, previously unknown Picasso surfaces for auction at the prestigious House of Echelon, potentially worth $100 million. Desperate to secure her future and free her wrongly imprisoned father, Halston assembles an unlikely team: a master forger, a ruthless Bulgarian mob boss, and an eccentric fashion designer, navigating a world of filthy-rich collectors, power-hungry officials, and organized crime. As the heist unfolds amid high-stakes gambles and betrayals, Halston must outsmart enemies who underestimate her cunning. The novel delivers classic Patterson twists, blending tension, humor, and moral ambiguity in a fast-paced caper that keeps readers guessing until the end. With themes of trust as a luxury and failure not an option, it explores the blurred lines between brilliance and desperation in the glamorous, cutthroat art world.