The Appraiser: When Art Becomes Deception

by Jose Mauricio Mendoza, Steven Robert Alexander

Overview

In "THE APPRAISER," Mauricio Mendoza, a seasoned art appraiser, is drawn into a world of high-stakes authenticity assessments amidst a fraudulent painting market plagued by criminal elements. As Mendoza navigates this treacherous terrain, he uncovers a web of criminal activities, including human trafficking, orchestrated by a Colombian criminal cartel and a deceitful art dealer named Max Zielgler. With the help of MI6 and the CIA, Mendoza and his team embark on a perilous journey to expose the truth and take down the criminal syndicate, making it a fight for survival against formidable adversaries.

"Inspired by t​he life of Jose Mauricio Mendoza".

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798894097268
Publisher:	Jose Mauricio Mendoza
Publication date:	05/02/2024
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

The authors, Mendoza and Alexander, are longtime business associates. They bring their real-life experiences to "THE APPRAISER," drawing from their extensive backgrounds and expertise.

Jose Mauricio Mendoza
Jose Mauricio Mendoza is an entrepreneur, art agent, and author. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Redlands and a Bachelor's in Applied Management from Azusa Pacific University. As an entrepreneur, he has founded several successful projects and companies in the fields of entertainment and business consulting.
As an art agent, he currently represents world-renowned artists Janet and Emmanuel Snitkovsky, who sculpted the Sony Bono statue in Palm Springs and the Charlie Chaplin statue in Hollywood.
As an author, Mr. Mendoza has written several books titled "My Beautiful Son," "Undocumented," "Golden Trump Statue," and "The Appraiser." "The Appraiser" is a semi-autobiographical book drawn from his real-life experiences in the art world, providing insights into this profession and weaving elements of his own life into the narrative.

Steven Robert Alexander
Steven Robert Alexander, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) U.S. Army, is a multiple award-winning writer, producer, and actor. Steven served 28 years in the U.S. Army, retiring on May 1, 2011. During his tenure, he completed two tours in the Middle East. In 2004, while serving as a Senior Advisor to an Iraqi Division Command, he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. He has served in various locations around the world, including Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Panama, Slovenia, and Japan.
Steven has also hosted three national/international internet television shows, encompassing talk shows, music programs, and a paranormal series. He is the Founder and Director of The UFO Institute International and has conducted UFO research, including field investigations, for over 20 years.