False Impression

Art, Murder, and a Race Against Time

False Impression by master storyteller Jeffrey Archer, published by Pan Books in 2006, is a fast-paced international thriller that blends high-stakes intrigue with the glittering world of art and the shadows of deception.

On the morning of 9/11, as the Twin Towers fall, art expert Anna Petrescu narrowly escapes death—and steps into a global conspiracy involving a priceless Van Gogh, a ruthless banker, and a trail of murder. Determined to right a wrong and protect an innocent client, Anna embarks on a dangerous journey across continents, with a killer close behind and the FBI watching her every move.

From New York and London to Bucharest and Tokyo, Anna must stay one step ahead in a deadly game of cat and mouse. At the heart of it all lies a stunning painting and a lie that could cost lives—and fortunes.

With his signature twists and gripping narrative, Jeffrey Archer crafts a novel of suspense, sophistication, and relentless momentum. False Impression is a story where nothing is quite what it seems—and the truth is more valuable than gold.