{"product_id":"the-fortune-hunter-9781682302255","title":"The Fortune Hunter","description":"\u003cb\u003eLIFETIME Movie Adaptation \"SECRETS OF A GOLD DIGGER KILLER,\" Starring Julie Benz, Justine Warrington, and Eli Gabay, Premiering June 13, 2021\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the New York Times bestselling author of BREAKING POINT \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Multimillionaire Steven Beard, Jr. fell hard for Celeste Martinez, a shapely, blonde waitress who served him his nightly cocktail at the local country club...as well as sexual favors. In 1995, the 70-year-old widow Beard married the 32-year-old mother of twin teenagers and gave her homes, cars, and more jewelry and designer clothes than she could ever wear. But it wasn't enough for Celeste. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Claiming she was depressed, she checked into a psychiatric facility, where she met fellow patient Tracey Tarlton, a prominent bookstore manager. Celeste seduced Tracey, convincing her that the only way they could be together would be to kill Steve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the wee hours of an October morning, Steve awoke to a shotgun blast to his gut. Tracey was arrested but refused to implicate Celeste...until she learned the truth about her lover. In a sordid trial sensationalized even more by the antics of famed Texas defense attorney Dick DeGeurin, the depths of Celeste's lies were revealed in a tale of lust, betrayal, and regret. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The Fortune Hunter is New York Times bestselling author Suzy Spencer at her best...masterfully written...\" -Cathy Scott, award-winning journalist and Los Angeles Times bestselling author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...a brilliantly crafted and endlessly compelling true crime thriller, Spencer is among the best of the best.\"-Burl Barer, Edgar Award-winning author \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...a suspenseful, page-turning tale of bloody, Texas-style greed with a gripping narrative and colorful cast of characters...\"-Caitlin Rother, New York Times bestselling author of THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"...riveting...\" -GLOBE MAGAZINE \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This new edition of THE FORTUNE HUNTER has been updated throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Diversion Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781682302255\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 426\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.98lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.06d","brand":"Suzy Spencer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52161333526709,"sku":"9781682302255","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d64e5315-7b28-4055-ab89-300219f125cb.jpg?v=1768317897","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-fortune-hunter-9781682302255","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}