Kate Kenyon

Kate Kenyon is a fictional art historian and thrill-seeker in Craig Smith's thriller series, a wealthy young widow who pulls off high-stakes art heists across Europe.

Kate Kenyon is the protagonist of Craig Smith’s art thriller series set primarily in Switzerland and across Europe. A wealthy young widow of an English aristocrat, Kate satisfies her craving for danger by planning and executing daring robberies of priceless art with her partner and lover, Ethan Brand.

The Kate Kenyon series follows Kate and Ethan as their heists draw them into conspiracies stretching back centuries. In The Painted Messiah, they target a Byzantine icon said to grant eternal life, putting them in conflict with the Vatican and organized crime. Kate is intelligent, fearless, and morally ambiguous, making her a distinctive figure in the thriller genre.

Reading Order

See the complete Kate Kenyon reading order for all books in the series.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Kate Kenyon an unusual thriller protagonist?

Kate Kenyon is a wealthy young widow who feeds her addiction to danger by stealing priceless works of art with her partner Ethan Brand. Unlike typical thriller heroes, she operates outside the law, targeting artifacts with hidden historical and religious significance.

How many books feature Kate Kenyon?

There are two books in the Kate Kenyon series by Craig Smith: The Painted Messiah (2007) and The Blood Lance (2008).

Who is Ethan Brand in the Kate Kenyon series?

Ethan Brand is Kate Kenyon’s partner and lover. Together they plan and execute high-stakes robberies of priceless artworks, getting drawn into historical conspiracies in the process.

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