When a priceless medieval manuscript is revealed to be a forgery during a glittering Toronto gallery gala, famed art restorer Nicholas Hawthorne becomes the prime suspect in a scandal that could destroy his career—and his freedom. But Nick insists the manuscript was real when it left his hands. Someone switched it. Someone who knows his secrets.

Enter Detectives Mick McCathie and Mack MacNeely, two sharp-witted investigators with a knack for uncovering the rot beneath the varnish. As they dig into the origins of the piece, a sinister signature reemerges: a symbol used during World War II by a master forger known only as Ordo—a ghost from Nick’s past, presumed dead in Prague.

Teaming up with the brilliant and enigmatic Eve Whitmore, and rare book dealer Edward Thornton, Mick and Mack follow a trail of elegant forgeries, coded war-time documents, and twisted vendettas through Toronto’s elite art world. But when the forgeries begin appearing at high-profile auctions—and a deadly fire is set to erase the evidence—the case becomes a race against time.

Now Nick must confront the one man who matches his skill... and his sins. Because some forgeries are more than fakes.
Some are messages.
And some are traps.

Praise for Mick & Mack Mysteries:
“Smart, stylish, and packed with wit—Toronto’s answer to Holmes and Watson, with a splash of noir and a twist of Cold War espionage.”

Perfect for fans of historical mysteries, wartime intrigue, and art-world deception.
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On a quiet summer morning in June 1959, Hollywood reeled from an impossible headline: Superman was dead. Not the invincible hero, but George Reeves, the beloved actor who brought him to life for millions. His death, officially ruled a suicide, quickly became Tinseltown's most enduring and unsettling mystery—a cold case that continues to baffle and divide.

But how could the Man of Steel fall?

Beneath the official verdict lies a web of shocking inconsistencies: a gun wiped clean of fingerprints, no gunpowder residue, conflicting reports of one shot heard versus three bullets fired, and a shell casing found in an impossible location. Unexplained bruises on Reeves' body hint at a struggle, while the 45-minute delay in calling police screams of a compromised scene.

Enter the shadowy figures: a distraught fiancée whose bizarre comments preceded the fatal shot , and a jilted lover whose powerful, mob-connected husband allegedly controlled the very funeral home where Reeves' body was prepared. Even the high-profile attorney hired by Reeves' mother mysteriously dropped the case, whispering of "very bad people" involved.

Was it the despair of a typecast actor, a tragic accident fueled by a drunken argument, or a sinister act orchestrated by powerful forces in the murky depths of old Hollywood?

Decades later, the truth remains shrouded in mystery. Join Ontario Cold Cases as we delve into the perplexing final moments of George Reeves, where the questions linger, the theories persist, and the silence of that Benedict Canyon bedroom continues to echo.

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In 1976, the quiet, close-knit community of Smiths Falls, Ontario, was shattered by a brutal act of violence. Lawrence Cowan, the beloved owner of Cowan's Dairy Bar—a cherished local landmark—was senselessly murdered during a masked armed robbery. The perpetrator vanished into the night, leaving behind a scene of horror and a single, chilling clue: a bloody palm print on a door frame.

For nearly five decades, this print has held the key to a profound mystery, a silent testament to a killer who walked free. The town grieved, a young witness was forever scarred, and a family was forced to leave their home, all while justice remained elusive.

Now, with the astonishing advancements in forensic technology, that solitary clue offers a glimmer of hope. Can modern science finally unmask the killer? Will the enduring silence surrounding Lawrence Cowan's death finally be broken?

Join Ontario Cold Cases: Canada's True Crime Podcast as we delve into this haunting unsolved mystery. Explore the fateful night, the decades of unanswered questions, and the unwavering pursuit of truth.

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