The Last Mona Lisa

In "The Last Mona Lisa," artist and acclaimed author Jonathan Santlofer crafts a gripping art-thriller inspired by the true 1911 theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece from the Louvre. The story centers on Luke Perrone, an art professor and the great-grandson of Vincenzo Perugia, the man who stole the Mona Lisa. When Luke discovers his grandfather's long-lost journal in Florence, he is drawn into a dangerous historical puzzle that hints the painting currently hanging in the Louvre might actually be a forgery. As Luke decodes the journal's secrets, he becomes the target of ruthless art collectors, underground dealers, and secretive Interpol agents who will stop at nothing to possess the truth. Enhanced by Santlofer’s own sketches and insider knowledge of art restoration, the novel is a fast-paced, sophisticated suspense story exploring passion, obsession, and forgery.

Because it offers a fast-paced, highly entertaining blend of art history mystery, real-world crime lore, and high-stakes suspense crafted by a professional artist.

For fans of art thrillers, historical mystery fiction, museum heist stories, and readers who enjoy fast-paced novels akin to Dan Brown's works.