The Cezanne Chase - by Thomas Swan (Paperback)

About the Book

Scotland Yard's art crime detective Jack Oxby is back in The Cezanne Chase, the second book of Thomas Swan's critically acclaimed suspense series. This time, Inspector Oxby is pitted against a ruthless killer determined to destroy some of the world's most valuable art--and anyone who gets in his way. Readers of Swan's first Oxby novel, The Da Vinci Deception, as well as fans of the British television series Lovejoy, the art history mysteries of Iain Pears, and the classic film The Thomas Crowne Affair will thoroughly enjoy this fast-paced, exciting thriller.

Book Synopsis

Scotland Yard's art crime detective Jack Oxby is back in The Cezanne Chase, the second book of Thomas Swan's critically acclaimed suspense series. This time, Inspector Oxby is pitted against a ruthless killer determined to destroy some of the world's most valuable art--and anyone who gets in his way. Readers of Swan's first Oxby novel, The Da Vinci Deception, as well as fans of the British television series Lovejoy, the art history mysteries of Iain Pears, and the classic film The Thomas Crowne Affair will thoroughly enjoy this fast-paced, exciting thriller.

From the Back Cover

New Scotland Yard's art crime detective tackles the mystery behind thedestruction of valuable Cézanne paintings, crisscrossing from St. Petersburg, New York City, London, Provence, Boston, and Paris.

When Inspector Jack Oxby links the shocking defacing of two of the26 extant Cézanne self-portraits in London's National Gallery to a mysteriousdeath outside London, the chase is on. The high-risk world of internationalart is exposed, as is the ruthless adversary behind the intricateand deadly crime.

Review Quotes

"A surprisingly and sexy and dirty world where nothing is sacred--least of all art." - New York Times

"The beauty of The Cezanne Chase is in the technical details about fine art--great tips on conserving it, packing and shipping it, buying and selling it, and destroying it forever." - New York Times Book Review

"Readers will be drawn to the intrigue....Steady action, looming suspense, and an appealing subject." - Library Journal

About the Author

Thomas Swan chose art crime and thievery as the backdrop for his three highly praised thrillers. He was director of the national board of the Mystery Writers of America and past president of its New York chapter. His novels have all been Book of the Month Club selections and been translated into French, German, Greek, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, Polish, Spanish, and Portuguese.