The Van Gogh Deception

Deron R. Hicks

Aug 2017 · Sold by HarperCollins

About this ebook

Dan Brown meets Jason Bourne in this riveting middle-grade mystery thriller. When a young boy is discovered in Washington DC’s National Gallery without any recollection of who he is, so begins a high-stakes race to unravel the greatest mystery of all: his identity.      As the stakes continue to rise, the boy must piece together the disjointed clues of his origins while using his limited knowledge to stop one of the greatest art frauds ever attempted. Digitally interactive, this breathtaking museum mystery offers QR codes woven throughout the book that bring renowned paintings to readers’ fingertips.

Ratings and reviews

The Van Gogh Deception is one of the best books that I have ever read. In this book, a boy with no memory who was found in the National Gallery tries to put together the puzzle of his memories. After he is taken to the home of a nice lady, he visits the same museum where he was found with her and her talkative daughter, he runs straight out of it. He starts being chased by the team of the person who attempted one of the biggest ever art frauds. He doesn't know why he's being chased. But as his memories come back to him, he discovers what he needs to do and stops this big art fraud.

About the author

As a lawyer, Deron R. Hicks investigates mysteries for a living. He is also the author of several books for young readers, including The Van Gogh Deception, which is part of the Lost Art Mysteries series. He lives in Warm Springs, Georgia, with his wife and children. To learn more, visit deronhicks.com.