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A Painted Lie , Book 2 of the Ashford Trilogy.

Some paintings are meant to be seen.
Others are meant to be understood.

Private investigator Jet Rider thought the case of Rhea Kaito ended three years ago—when she vanished after exposing a system that didn’t just hide evidence, it rewrote it.

Officially, her story was over but it wasn’t.

When a series of high-end artworks begin behaving in ways no one can explain—emitting signals, absorbing data, responding to the world—Jet is pulled back into a mystery that was never truly closed. Beneath layers of pigment lies something far more dangerous: a hidden architecture, a living network designed to preserve truths too volatile to exist in the open.

From Ashwood to Tokyo to the silent servers of Geneva, Jet follows a trail that seems to know him… and adapt.

Because Rhea didn’t just leave behind a message.

She left behind a choice.

And this time, the truth isn’t buried.

It’s waking up.

Readers Opine

A Painted Lie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 April 2026
A Painted Lie is a Superb story and series about Jet Rider a Private Investigator who is asked by Eleanor a Gallery Owner to look into a picture with a hidden code and her Niece Lena an Artist. Jet starts to investigate with Blake who is Tech Savvy and Knoxy. There are many twists and turns throughout the story and they need to think fast. But can they discover the truth?

I enjoyed reading this story very much and I highly recommend that you read.

 
A Painted Lie
5.0 out of 5 stars      Twists, Flow, and a Standout Hero
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026
Format: Kindle
Another fantastic addition to the Jet Rider mystery series. The writing flows seamlessly from beginning to end, with plenty of twists that keep the story engaging throughout. Jet is a perfect protagonist—compelling and easy to root for. I highly recommend this book, as well as the entire series.
I received this book as an ARC, and this is my honest review.
 
A Painted Lie
4.0 out of 5 stars.      Jet, art and another mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
Format: Kindle
In A Painted Lie by Silas Storm, Jet reappears, tangled in another art-fueled enigma that favors interpretation over adrenaline. The canvas itself morphs into a cryptic piece, weaving intellect into the chase.

Enjoyed how this tale feels steadier, more rooted. Jet, sculpted by prior trials, bonds deeper with the chaos. A simmering, pondering quest. Fewer shock turns, more peeling back layers to expose hidden truths beneath. I love how art represents a puzzle open for interpretation. Nicely done

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