The Dinosaur Artist takes readers on a gripping journey that intertwines science, commerce, and the law through the astonishing tale of Eric Prokopi's audacious attempt to sell a nearly complete T. bataar skeleton. Paige Williams delves into the shadowy world of fossil collecting, where the quest for prehistoric relics can lead to wealth or ruin. As the narrative unfurls, a dramatic international custody battle erupts, questioning the ownership of history and the nature of obsession. Effortlessly blending natural history and human ambition, Williams exposes the conflict between the passion for the past and the moral and legal implications of plundering it.