The Lost Van Gogh

In "The Lost Van Gogh," artist and author Jonathan Santlofer delivers a high-stakes art-world thriller following the events of The Last Mona Lisa. The narrative follows art history professor Luke Perrone and investigative journalist Alexis Wright as they uncover clues pointing to the existence of a legendary, unknown self-portrait painted by Vincent van Gogh just before his death. Stolen by the Nazis during World War II and presumed destroyed, the masterpiece’s resurgence sparks a deadly race across Europe. As Luke and Alexis struggle to verify the painting's authenticity and trace its provenance, they become targets of ruthless art collectors, underground dealers, and killers protecting dark WWII secrets. Filled with Santlofer’s own detailed sketches and deep knowledge of fine art, the novel offers a suspenseful exploration of obsession, history, and the price of masterpieces.

Because it combines real-world art history, Nazi-looted art lore, and pulse-pounding mystery into an engaging thriller written by an insider artist.

For fans of mystery thrillers, historical art fiction, heist lore, and readers who enjoyed The Last Mona Lisa or novels centered on fine art mysteries.