Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Curse of Van Gogh by Paul Hoppe Review


In a dizzying world of glamour, danger and mystery, The Curse of Van Gogh is the story of a man drawn into an underground crime world he thought he’d left behind forever. Readers who loved the action and adventure of The Thomas Crown Affair and Ocean’s 11 films, as well as Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code, will be thrilled by this stunning novel, which is released on the 124th anniversary of van Gogh’s death.
Tyler Sears, art thief, just released from a federal prison, vows never again. He slides into a simple life bartending in New York City until one day an invitation arrives to the hottest art event of the season, where Tyler meets Komate Imasu, famed art collector. Suddenly Tyler’s vows of abstinence slip away as Imasu uses threats against Tyler’s family. Tyler decides to gamble and ups the ante to a breathtaking level.
Tyler quickly learns that gambling against a ruthless billionaire is never a good idea. Forgetting his own safety, Tyler plunges headfirst into a world of art forgers, hit men, Yakuza, a femme fatale named Chanel No. 5, and the hideous curse of van Gogh, in order to pull off… the greatest art heist in history.
My Review:
This was an interesting story that had me interested until the end. I had no idea what art piece was the real one, and who really had it, because there was so much action. I was drawn into the idea of the non-ear portrait and would love to see these two pictures next to each other in real life. I enjoyed the action, and would love to read more by this author. This would make a great movie! I would see it in the theater. I am giving this book a 5/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

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