The Gallery Assistant: A Novel
Oct 2025 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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“A stunning work that lingers long after the final page.” —Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author
A shocking death rocks the elite New York City art world, unearthing old secrets for a young gallery assistant who finds herself at the center of a dangerous web of deceit in this twisty and sinister thriller that is perfect for fans of Katy Hays and Julia Bartz.
November 2001: Chloe Harlow wakes up late, with hazy memories of last night’s party but no recollection of how she got back to her Brooklyn apartment. Ever since the terrifying and catastrophic terrorist attack two months ago, she has been on a collision course with destruction.
When she finally arrives at the exclusive Upper East Side art gallery where she works, a pair of NYPD detectives greet her, also very curious to know how her evening ended…because the host of the party, a rising painter and the gallery’s newest artist, is dead.
Navigating both the sophisticated high-stakes art world and her personal life in burgeoning Williamsburg, Chloe struggles to piece together a complete picture of that lost night. As she digs deeper, inconsistencies emerge between what she remembers and what people tell her actually happened, and more questions are raised. Everything begins to feel like a conspiracy—and maybe it is. Because in this “taut, tightly plotted thriller ride” (Sophie Stava, author of Count My Lies), Chloe is the only one who glimpses the secrets the murdered artist left behind, and the closer she gets to the truth…the more deadly it becomes.
A shocking death rocks the elite New York City art world, unearthing old secrets for a young gallery assistant who finds herself at the center of a dangerous web of deceit in this twisty and sinister thriller that is perfect for fans of Katy Hays and Julia Bartz.
November 2001: Chloe Harlow wakes up late, with hazy memories of last night’s party but no recollection of how she got back to her Brooklyn apartment. Ever since the terrifying and catastrophic terrorist attack two months ago, she has been on a collision course with destruction.
When she finally arrives at the exclusive Upper East Side art gallery where she works, a pair of NYPD detectives greet her, also very curious to know how her evening ended…because the host of the party, a rising painter and the gallery’s newest artist, is dead.
Navigating both the sophisticated high-stakes art world and her personal life in burgeoning Williamsburg, Chloe struggles to piece together a complete picture of that lost night. As she digs deeper, inconsistencies emerge between what she remembers and what people tell her actually happened, and more questions are raised. Everything begins to feel like a conspiracy—and maybe it is. Because in this “taut, tightly plotted thriller ride” (Sophie Stava, author of Count My Lies), Chloe is the only one who glimpses the secrets the murdered artist left behind, and the closer she gets to the truth…the more deadly it becomes.
“A stunning work that lingers long after the final page.” —Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author
A shocking death rocks the elite New York City art world, unearthing old secrets for a young gallery assistant who finds herself at the center of a dangerous web of deceit in this twisty and...
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Sandy S.
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October 15, 2025
4.25stars- THE GALLERY ASSISTANT by Kate Belli is a stand alone, historical, suspense thriller focusing on gallery assistant Chloe Harlow in the aftermath of the death of a prominent artist.THE GALLERY ASSISTANT is a dark, dramatic and suspenseful story of murder and mystery in the weeks following the 9/11 attack when heightened awareness and caution were a part of everyday life. Anxiety rolled into overzealous conspiracies,Chloe discovers she is a both a pawn and a target,
Carvanz
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October 14, 2025
This is a knockout of atmosphere and heart! It’s rare to pick up a book that feels this fully formed in every aspect, from pacing to character to atmosphere. This story never dragged, even when everything seemed like it might slow. Instead, this author pivoted just in time, pulling me into new mystery after new mystery.
About the author
Kate Belli is the author of The Gallery Assistant and the widely praised Gilded Gotham historical mystery series. She holds a doctorate in art history and has variously worked as an antiques appraiser, a museum curator, and a college professor. Kate is currently a gallery director at a Pennsylvania college. Find out more at KateBelli.com.
Kate Belli is the author of The Gallery Assistant and the widely praised Gilded Gotham historical mystery series. She holds a doctorate in art history and has variously worked as an antiques appraiser, a museum curator, and a college professor. Kate is currently a gallery director at a Pennsylvan...
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