For the Minds and Wills of Men

<p>A gripping historical art mystery set in 1950s Cold War Manhattan full of intrigue and conspiracy <em>For the Minds and Wills of Men</em> is a story of art love and espionage as well layered and complex as the abstract expressionist paintings that take center stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Jeff Lanier brilliantly evokes the energy and excitement of the New York art world in this Cold War thriller with an artistic twist. Along the way he gives us fascinating insights into Abstract Expressionism and the power of art to communicate values and ideas.</p><p class=ql-align-right><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span>Ross King <em>New York Times</em> bestselling award-winning author of <em>The Judgment of Paris Brunelleschi's</em></p><p class=ql-align-right><em>Dome</em> and <em>Michelangelo and The Pope's Ceiling</em></p><p><br></p><p>MANHATTAN 1953. Fear of communist subversion and espionage are tearing America apart. Abstract expressionism is on the verge of exploding making New York the cultural epicenter of the world. While recovering a stolen Jackson Pollock for a wealthy client art insurer Will Oxley falls for the client's daughter Liz Bower who leads him deep into the rebellious and seductive world of the abstract expressionist painters their Village bar haunts and East Hampton binges. But when Will learns the painting<span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span>and Liz<span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span>may be hiding communist secrets better left hidden he finds himself torn between exposing the girl he loves or risking his life by trusting her instead. Realizing nothing is as it seems Will is caught between communist espionage secret government programs and the grip of cold war fear suspicion and betrayal where trust is all he has left...</p>