It's written in the first person by a boy of slightly less than average intelligence, and possibly a dulled inference of emotions. The story, in a nutshell, is about his coming to terms with (or not) the fact that he does, in reality, have feelings, like humans do. (Please tell me you know that reference? I'm not old, right? Right?) Homosexuality is a thematic element, as is sexuality in general, so I do not recommend the story to anyone who does not think they are mature enough to handle the subjects.

If you read it, review it, or just liked it or I dunno, something- for some reason feel like reading a little more, Double-Crosser is the sequel. I warn now, you kind of have to be smart to read and understand Double-Crosser without first having read The Art of Deception- I'm only talking plot-wise, not meaning. Don't say I didn't warn you.

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