Description
No matter how dangerous his adventures have been, Art has always been able to count on his best friend, Camille. Now that Camille is meeting her estranged father, Art wants to be there for her-which means going to London.
But Camille's history professor father, renowned for expertise in British legend, is missing. When they visit his apartment, Art and Camille find a long-missing object that suggests the professor could be in trouble and solving a mystery related to London's history.
Follow Art and Camille as they visit the Tower of London, National Portrait Gallery, and ride the "tube" in hopes of uncovering the truth before it's too late.
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.
Reviews
(The Crown Heist) "Another strong entry in a consistently appealing series. The balance of character work, nifty art facts, and propulsive mystery-solving remains impeccable. Fans will be delighted." - Kirkus Reviews (The Van Gogh Deception) "A mash-up of high culture, high tech, mystery and action . . . readers ages 9-13 will relish every surprise turnabout." - Wall Street Journal (The Van Gogh Deception) "A suspenseful mystery romp with art appreciation and heartening trust in readers' intelligence." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) (The Rembrandt Conspiracy) "[A] mixture of propulsive plotting, dynamic character work, and nifty art facts." - Kirkus Reviews (The Secrets of Shakespeare's Grave) "A fine traditional mystery with a modern sensibility." - Booklist
Book Information
ISBN 9780358396062
Author Deron R. Hicks
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Clarion Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 426g