The Lost Van Gogh: A Novel

From the bestselling author of The Last Mona Lisa: one lost painting, countless deadly secrets, and the man who finds himself at the heart of it all

For years, there have been whispers that, before his death, Van Gogh completed a final self-portrait. Curators and art historians have savored this rumor, hoping it could illuminate some of the troubled artist’s many secrets, but even they have to concede that the missing painting is likely a 1940s forgery by John Decker.Luke Perrone, professor and grandson of a famous art thief, can’t resist such temptation. As he searches for the Lost Van Gogh, he’ll unearth several mysteries best left untouched—including the unsolved murder of Georgette Bauerdof. As Luke gets closer to the truth, he finds himself inadvertently caught at the center of a dangerous web of deceit.Alternating between Luke Perrone’s perilous hunt for the painting, and the glamorous life John Decker remade for himself after a prison sentence for forgery, The Lost Van Gogh is an intricately layered historical thriller perfect for fans of The Last Mona Lisa and The Night Portrait.

About the Author

JONATHAN SANTLOFER is a writer and artist. His debut novel, The Death Artist, was an international bestseller translated into 17 languages. His fourth novel, Anatomy of Fear, won the Nero Award for best crime novel, and his most recent novel is The Last Mona Lisa. Jonathan created the Crime Fiction Academy as The Center for Fiction. As an artist, Jonathan has been making replications of famous paintings for wealthy clients for more than 20 years. www.jonathansantlofer.com