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William Heaney is beset by demons. Whether they are literal or figurative is never quite clear. He claims that others can see them, but none of the other characters ever does. By trade, he's a sort of upper-crust Robin Hood, working with and for various charities while secretly dealing in forged antiquarian books and using the proceeds to fund those same causes. He deals with his ex-wife, three kids, and a surprising new woman in his life, and all the time, the reader doesn't know what's really going on. Verdict This is a novel with two different possible plots, and each is completely legitimate. It's a difficult exercise as well as a fun and absorbing read. Published last year in the UK as Memoirs of a Master Forger, it's a welcome addition to any stateside library with fans of unreliable narrators as found in Yann Martel's Life of Pi or Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More