Stealing The Scream
by Theodore Carter
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Pub Date 15 Sep 2019 | Archive Date 1 Oct 2019
Run Amok Books | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
In 2004, masked thieves stole Edvard Munch's “The Scream” from an Oslo museum. Norwegian police recovered the painting two years later but never explained how or where they had found it. STEALING THE SCREAM examines/re-imagines the event, offering a tantalizing account of what happened through fictional characters, Percival Davenport, an artist whose obsession with Munch leads him to steal “The Scream” and Leonard, a museum security guard and amateur sleuth, whose interest in Davenport’s art leads him and the police to the artist’s door, setting up a tense climax and a satisfying although unexpected ending to the art-world mystery story.
Advance Praise
"...a compelling and provocative exploration of the seductive power of art, the arrogance of wealth, the danger of misplaced loyalty, and the relationships between a work of art and its audience.”
- Eric Kraft, author of RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED
“Carter is a witty, savvy writer and he keeps this tale humming right up until its brilliant denouement.”
- Corey Mesler, author of MEMPHIS MOVIE
"...creates a what-if scenario that outshines all others . . . an intense mystery with multiple plot tangents and varying scenarios.”
- Emily Jane Hills Orford, Readers’ Favorite
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781732709775 |
| PRICE | US$27.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Educator 577248
Thank you to NetGalley for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
If you enjoyed "The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared" you will love this. I know I did!
The characters were well developed and it was interesting to see more of their personalities revealed as their situations became more unusual. Despite the absurd twists and turns in the plot, the author made me feel like they were perfectly normal events. This added to the humorous nature of the story.
It's difficult to write much more without spoiling the plot. Unfortunately you'll just have to take my word for it: This is a great book and you must read it.
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