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Chasing Mona Lisa (Swiss Agents)

by Tricia Goyer (Goodreads Author), Mike Yorkey

3.53 of 5 stars 3.53 · rating details · 345 ratings · 123 reviews

It is August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. As the soldiers of the Third Reich flee the Allied advance, they ravage the country, stealing countless pieces of art. Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring will stop at nothing to claim the most valuable one of all, the Mona Lisa, as a post-war bargaining chip to get him to South America. Can Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller...more

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Published January 1st 2012 by Fleming H. Revell Company

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Jan 16, 2012 Britni rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Dec 06, 2012 Laura rated it 5 of 5 stars

It took me a little while to get fully into the story, but once engaged I was compelled to keep reading and see how the plot would play out. I loved the descriptions of France and Switzerland as well as the interactions of the different characters. While the story is a work of fiction, there was some historical fact woven into the story that provided credibility that helped it seem plausible.

Along with the suspense as several individuals are trying to seize control of the Mona Lisa, there are t...more

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Aug 01, 2012 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars

When I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I wanted to read it. It's August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. The Nazis who have been stealing priceless art work are now after the Mona Lisa and OSS (Office of Strategic Services) agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler are assigned to retrieve the famous painting from its hiding place and return it to the Louvre. I had high expectations for this book, and although I enjoyed it I had some issues with it.

The story begins with a prolo...more When I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I wanted to read it. It's August 1944 and Paris is on the cusp of liberation. The Nazis who have been stealing priceless art work are now after the Mona Lisa and OSS (Office of Strategic Services) agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler are assigned to retrieve the famous painting from its hiding place and return it to the Louvre. I had high expectations for this book, and although I enjoyed it I had some issues with it.

The story begins with a prologue, and we are introduced to Bernard Rousseau who becomes a hero as a member of the Resistance. We also meet, Colette, his girlfriend who works as a curator at the Louvre. These characters are central to the story and their feelings portray much of what Paris has suffered through the Occupation. The agents, Gabi and Eric, were characters from The Swiss Courrier, who are now on their second mission in this second book. I did not read the first book, and therefore felt a lack of depth in their characterization. I did not feel this was their story at all, but that of Bernard and Colette, which really dealt with the war, their loyalties and their patriotism. Which I was happy about, except for their unresolved ending! My emotions were invested in them and not Gabi and Eric.

The chase for the Mona Lisa only truly started halfway through the book. And half the time I was frustrated with Gabi and Eric's poor decision-making. I had a hard time seeing them as agents. Gabi finds a book hidden in the false bottom of a safe stolen from the Nazis and she decides to put it aside to look at later. Really? She actually forgets about it until later in the story when it becomes convenient to find it. The chase is not really a chase because they dilly-dally, instead of running with the painting. Again poor decision-making that made me want to slap some sense into them. They could have prevented what happens later, but instead their actions just gets more frustrating.

Thank goodness the ending was good. I liked the twist, because until then, the whole story was pretty predictable, with the authors spelling everything out for me. I kept thinking, couldn't you have let me guess that? Furthermore, Gabi's father, who was a top agent was also a congregation pastor. This didn't jive with me. Isn't his role to preach salvation by God's kingdom and not organize rescue missions involving ruthless criminals with possible killing involved?

So the premise of the book is really good, but the plotline could have been better. It was not as exciting as the book cover (which I love!) led me to believe. However, it has stirred up my interest in the Mona Lisa and her history during the two world wars. The authors include in their acknowledgments the names of a few books that caught my interest. I will be doing more research.

Note: This book has descriptions of horrific killings and brutality against a child. I found the violence a little over the top for a Christian publication.

Disclosure: This book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. Available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. I was not compensated in any other way, nor told how to rate or review this product.(less)

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Jun 12, 2012 Voni Harris rated it 5 of 5 stars

Captivating!

Between the covers of Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey, I saw for the first time the ripple effect of Nazi power in post-occupation France.

When the Nazis fled before the French resistance and the closing-in Americans, it left a vacuum of power between de Gaulle and the French Communist Party.

And there's a vacuum in the art museums (the Louvre in specific, in this story) of France, as the Nazis have been taking what they could for their own, and the French have been s...more

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Mar 20, 2012 Amanda rated it 3 of 5 stars

Overflowing with artistic detail and luscious imagery of one of the world's most artistically and historically rich cities it is hard to believe Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey never lived in Paris. Both authors clearly invested an enormous amount of time into their research - a fact that I, as a reader, am truly grateful for. It is not often that I put down a fictional piece of work feeling like I have learnt something. The descriptions of the artwork and their various histories was fascinating,...more

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Feb 14, 2012 Linda rated it 4 of 5 stars

It’s August, 1944. France is on the verge of liberation. Allied forces are advancing, while the Third Reich flees. Though Germany is retreating, Reichsmarchall Hermann Goring wants to steal the most precious painting of France–the Mono Lisa–a symbol of their freedom. The race is on between the Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler against Colonel Heller’s henchman.

It was while Gabi and Eric were still fighting off stragglers from the Third Reich in France, alongside Bernard Rousseau...more It’s August, 1944. France is on the verge of liberation. Allied forces are advancing, while the Third Reich flees. Though Germany is retreating, Reichsmarchall Hermann Goring wants to steal the most precious painting of France–the Mono Lisa–a symbol of their freedom. The race is on between the Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler against Colonel Heller’s henchman.

It was while Gabi and Eric were still fighting off stragglers from the Third Reich in France, alongside Bernard Rousseau of the Communist-run Resistance Group, that they were all informed by Allen Dulles of the OSS of the attempted heist of the Mona Lisa. Working through Collette, a curator of the Louvre of France, they hatched out a plan to retrieve and protect the Mona Lisa. Woven through these plans were the behind-the-scenes suspicions of Collette’s innocence or guilt in collaborating with the Germans.

Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey give us a hit-and-run twist of plots from the very first page to the end. The evil of the Third Reich and their underhanded methods of torture are exposed. Man’s inhumanity of unbelievable proportion. It’s real and it’s horrific. Your heart breaks over threats to even young children. You feel the fear of the characters as they go through the fearsome episodes. You find yourself holding your breath during the scenes of severity and tough demands in the Swiss Chateau.

Throughout the story Gabi and Eric prayed and put their trust in the Lord to get them through the dangerous circumstances and to save the precious Mona Lisa for France. Their heroism and loyalty went above and beyond their roles.

For a historical, fast-paced adventure, with a little romance thrown in, this is a book you will not want to miss. There are so many individual stories that have been told and still need to be told. But Chasing Mona Lisa triumphs the liberation of France and the hopeful claim of the Mona Lisa. It’s another part of WWII history that I found very interesting.

This book was provided by Donna Hausler, Publicity Assistant, Baker Publishing Group, in exchange for my honest opinion. No monetary compensation was exchanged.

Chasing Mona Lisa is available January, 2012, at your favorite bookseller, from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

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Feb 13, 2012 Kaylea rated it 4 of 5 stars

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A hidden masterpiece. Protected during the war, becomes the target of a massive chase through Europe. Who will win? The good guys - spies for the OSS or the Nazis'.

In their second book - Chasing Mona Lisa - Mike Yorkey and Tricia Goyer dive back into the political intrigue surrounding OSS spies at the end of World War II, as they show how Gabi and Eric (who appeared in their first book - The Swiss Courier) take part in their mission to protect the Mona Lisa - the French prized jewel - from Germa...more

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Feb 08, 2012 Christian Fiction Addiction rated it 5 of 5 stars

Both my wife and I absolultey loved The Swiss Courier, so I was totally excited to see the return of Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler in Chasing Mona Lisa. If possible, I enjoyed it even more than the first book! Gabi and Eric are both admirable characters who shine with courage and bravey in the darkest of circumstances. Gabi especially will challenge stereotypes of what women are capable of, as she puts to use her safe-cracking skills, handles a weapon with expertise, and picks the lock of han...more

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Feb 03, 2012 Tina Peterson rated it 3 of 5 stars

Chasing Mona Lisa intrigued me on a couple fronts - one it's based in the 1940's during WWII and during the end of Hitler's reign and terror campaign toward the Jews. And two it's history and I've always loved history.

Chasing Mona Lisa takes place during the last month or two of Hitler's occupation of France. You have 3 groups of people fighting for the freedom of France - Charles De Gaulle who has left the country and is allowing the resistance groups to do the fighting for him and then steps i...more

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Jan 26, 2012 Donna rated it 4 of 5 stars

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War, intrigue, and a little romance come together in "Chasing Mona Lisa." The year is 1944, and the people of Paris are tired of being trampled on, but more than that, they are tired of seeing their precious art work stolen by the Germans. The Underground tries to stop things, but...

Gabi and Eric are trying to bring supplies to Paris, but quickly become embroiled in the conflict and work with the resistance. What happens when Gabi finds papers that incriminate someone from their ranks in the di...more

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Jan 23, 2012 Clockstein Lockstein rated it 3 of 5 stars

Chasing Mona Lisa by Mike Yorkey & Tricia Goyer is the sequel to The Swiss Courier about Gabi Mueller, a Swiss-American woman working behind the scenes in WWII to help the Allies save the day. This novel picks up shortly after the events of the previous book with Gabi and her boyfriend Eric traveling to Paris to bring first aid supplies and aid to the Resistance fighters in the city. Paris is on the crux of exploding as the Germans refuse to let go of the city that is slipping out of their f...more Chasing Mona Lisa by Mike Yorkey & Tricia Goyer is the sequel to The Swiss Courier about Gabi Mueller, a Swiss-American woman working behind the scenes in WWII to help the Allies save the day. This novel picks up shortly after the events of the previous book with Gabi and her boyfriend Eric traveling to Paris to bring first aid supplies and aid to the Resistance fighters in the city. Paris is on the crux of exploding as the Germans refuse to let go of the city that is slipping out of their fingers, and the Parisians who have been under boche control for four years are ready to shake the yoke of oppression no matter the cost. Gabi and Eric arrive just at the most dangerous moment and are quickly taken under the wing of Bernard Rousseu, a resistance fighter for the Communist party. Gabi discovers some papers that make Bernard question the loyalty of his girlfriend, Collette, who is in charge of keeping the Mona Lisa out of the hands of the Nazis. When a plot is discovered to steal the famed painting, Gabi, Eric, Bernard, and Collette are on the chase of their lives to keep it out of Nazi hands, even though some of their motives may be different than what they appear. The authors include lots of fascinating history that will keep readers enthralled. I've never heard the stories about Occupied Paris, and they portray a city on the edge very well. I wish the story had remained there. There were some unbelievable elements that made me feel like the authors used Deus ex Machina a bit too much. A too convenient notebook and a bait-and-switch that many readers will find hard to swallow. Bernard's communism is portrayed as idealistic and he as a hero, so when he changes sides, I kept waiting for him to come to his senses. It just didn't make sense based on what the writers had displayed in him as a character. There is also a lot of shocking violence here, especially a death with garden shears, and a stomach-churning threat against a small child. This violence seemed out of place with the rest of the novel, especially when perpetrated by the good guys! This novel isn't of the same quality as The Swiss Courier when the characters leave Paris, but when they are in the City of Lights, the story truly shined.(less)

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Jan 22, 2012 Cheryl rated it 3 of 5 stars

Swiss OSS agents, Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler are on a very important mission. They are to recover one of famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces…The Mona Lisa. Gabi and Eric must retrieve the Mona Lisa before the German’s take it and this piece of art is lost forever. Though, Gabi, Eric and the Germans are not the only ones interested in owing the famous lady. Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring also wants the smiling lady and will do everything in his powers to claim her.

I read The Sw...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Brenda Casto rated it 3 of 5 stars

I have read several books written by Tricia Goyer and would consider her a favorite author, but with this title I just couldn't get into the story. I am not sure if the problem was because this book was a sequel to "The Swiss Courier" which I didn't read. Generally I love historical fiction, especially when there is bits of truth woven in but there were a few things that didn't work for me in this book.
It took several pages for me to even get interested in the story, but once I did the French ph...more

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Jan 21, 2012 Victor Gentile rated it 5 of 5 stars

Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey in their new book “Chasing Mona Lisa” Book Two in the Gabi Mueller/Eric Hofstadler series published by Revell gives us a World War II thriller.

From The Back Cover: One enigmatic smile. Two passionate protectors. And a relentlessly ticking clock.

August 1944. Paris is on the cusp of liberation. As the soldiers of the Third Reich flee the Allied advance, they ravage the country and steal countless pieces of irreplaceable art. In fact, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring will...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Cindy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Wow, this one was hard, it is hard to write a review on a book by a favorite author that didn't blow your socks off. And this one didn't do that for me. The story line was sweet between Eric and Gabi, but there were lots of side stories that distracted. And I had a difficult time with not knowing what some of the French phrases meant. A translation page at the end of the book would have helped greatly.

While it was obvious they did their research, I just had trouble buying the story. My favorite...more

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Jan 19, 2012 Charity rated it 5 of 5 stars

Not every day does a book come along that completely enthralls you in its story. And not often for me is that book a war book. Well, Chasing Mona Lisa by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey just came along. And let me tell you, this is a humdinger of a book:)

MY REVIEW-I have recently become interested in reading books that are focused around the war. Either of them. I normally do not like this type of book. I like historical novels but it has to be really good for me to like a World War story. So I had...more

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Dec 26, 2011 Abbie Riddle rated it 5 of 5 stars

This fast paced novel is set at the close of World War II in German occupied France just as France gains it's freedom. Four people are racing to save the beloved French artwork - the Mona Lisa while German Reichmarschall Hermann Goring sets out to claim it for himself.

From the first page the action and intrigue is non-stop. I was surprised at the depth of the characters since there were so many in the novel. Just as the reader thinks they have it all figured out - and have chosen the character t...more

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Mar 10, 2012 Renee rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mysteries, christian-fiction

Chasing Mona Lisa is an action-packed historical thrill-ride with a romantic thread. I enjoyed how this story transported me to World War II, which is one of my favorite time periods. From the opening scene, this novel sucked me in and kept me turning pages during my study halls at schools (who knows what my students were doing!) and late into the night. I couldn’t wait to discover what would happen in the lives of Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler and the other couple that featu...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Laura rated it 3 of 5 stars

Title: CHASING MONA LISA
Authors: Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey
Publisher: Revell
January 2012
ISBN: 978-0800720469
Genre: Inspirational/historical fiction

In August of 1944 Paris is on the cusp of liberation. The soldiers of the Third Reich are fleeing the Allied advance, but enroute they steal countless pieces of irreplaceable art. Reichsmarschall Hermann Goring will stop at nothing to claim the most valuable piece of all, the Mona Lisa.

Swiss OSS agents Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadler are on a miss...more

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Aug 03, 2012 Melissa rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, mystery

This is by far one of the best books that I have read in awhile. Although, I didn't want to put it down...I had to for sleep. But I couldn't wait until naptime (for the kids) to start reading again.

This is one of those books that you don't want to end. Not only because of the characters, but to finish the story. But also because I'm finding more and more interest in the WWII era, and love when authors show great care in their development of the story using historical facts.

I am finding more and...more

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Jan 22, 2012 April rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, occupied-france

CHASING MONA LISA by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey is an interesting inspirational historical fiction set in 1942-1944 Paris,France during Nazi occupation. “Chasing Mona Lisa” is the story of Gabi Mueller,a Swiss OSS agent,Eric Hofstadler,a Swiss OSS agent,the Mona Lisa, occupied Paris,Liberation of Paris,stolen pieces of irreplacealbe art,a bit of romance,mystery,heroism,adventure,danger,
intrigue,action,faith,and betrayal. It is a fast paced,action paced story that will have you turning pages....more

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Jan 30, 2012 Molly rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone

Recommended to Molly by: LitFuse

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Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey has done it again! They co-wrote The Swiss Courier together and wow! I was blown away then and I'm once again blown away by their ability to write a smooth flowing, complex, edge of your seat novel once again. I loved The Swiss Courier, and I LOVED Chasing Mona Lisa!

Eric and Gabi, Swiss spies, are back and in full swing of things as they taken on another fast-paced thrilling case....this time, chasing down the infamous Mona Lisa painting during the liberation of Fran...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Patty rated it 2 of 5 stars

This book starts just as Paris is about to be liberated from the Germans but it does set up a bit of the back history of the resistance movements going on during the occupation. The Free French following de Gaulle and the various communist groups all worked to rid the country of the Nazis and each expected their party to rule after their goal was achieved. History has shown how it all played out and this book uses the conflict between the two groups to good use.

The Mona Lisa is one of France's g...more

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Mar 07, 2012 Heidi rated it 5 of 5 stars

The book starts off with a resistance member Barnard Rousseau saving priceless works of Art from being blown up by another group of resistance and the story doesn't stop moving from that point. We meet several wonderful and amazing characters that anyone would root for or fall in love with. Collette, a curator of the Louvre of France, Barnard Rousseau of the Communist-run Resistance Group, Gabi Mueller and Eric Hofstadle OSS agents and many other well written characters from history. Gabi and E...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, suspense, litfuse, christian, mystery, ww2

I never understood the appeal of Mona Lisa’s famously enigmatic smile until I saw it through the eyes of these characters. I also hadn't known much about the Nazi occupation of France or the art thefts during World War II, or about the continuing political unrest after the Allies arrived. It was fascinating to learn about some of this history from an "insider’s" perspective, if you will.

Chasing Mona Lisa seems to be a well-researched novel, and the plot twists just kept coming. The emotions were...more

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Jul 27, 2012 Loraine rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, kindle, mystery, romance

If you are interested in art and World War II, this is a top notch novel. It involves art theft, underground resistance movement in France, the Communist versus DeGaulle rivalry in France, and the OSS. Throw in a couple of love connections and you have a great story. I'd love to see this one made in to a movie!

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Feb 03, 2012 Ruth rated it 3 of 5 stars

3.5 Stars. Eric Hofstadler and Gabi Mueller, two Swiss nationals working for the American OSS (Office of Strategic Services) based in neutral Switzerland, are sent into occupied France to bring supplies, money, and instructions to the cash-strapped and freedom-hungry resistance. Paris, the famed City of Lights, is a powder keg waiting to explode. After four years of Nazi rule, the scent of freedom is in the air as the Allies begin their advance across Europe following the D-Day invasion toward t...more 3.5 Stars. Eric Hofstadler and Gabi Mueller, two Swiss nationals working for the American OSS (Office of Strategic Services) based in neutral Switzerland, are sent into occupied France to bring supplies, money, and instructions to the cash-strapped and freedom-hungry resistance. Paris, the famed City of Lights, is a powder keg waiting to explode. After four years of Nazi rule, the scent of freedom is in the air as the Allies begin their advance across Europe following the D-Day invasion toward the heart of Nazi Germany. But freedom is not without a price, and Eric and Gabi quickly discover that with the scent of freedom in the air resistance groups with vastly opposing ideologies have already begun jockeying for political power in a post-German government. And while France is in turmoil, heady with the promise of freedom, opportunistic Nazis such as Reichsmarshall Hermann Goring and his lackeys seek to profit by the confusion and secure their own postwar futures by stealing the nation's most priceless treasures. With France's beloved Mona Lisa in Goring's sights, Eric and Gabi are thrust into a deadly game pitting them against Nazis and their own supposed allies in their quest to bring da Vinci's lady with the enigmatic smile home.

I loved Goyer and Yorkey's previous collaboration, The Swiss Courier, which introduced Gabi and her quest to become an OSS operative. I'm passionate about the history of this time period, and The Swiss Courier was a standout offering in a veritable sea of World War II-era fiction for its tightly plotted, suspenseful, and well-researched storyline. While enjoyable, Chasing Mona Lisa falls a bit short of its predecessor. The same research and feel for the time period are present, but the tightly plotted action sequences and razor-sharp plot focus that made The Swiss Courier so memorable are lacking. In large part I think this is due to the fact that the actual portion of the novel devoted to "chasing the Mona Lisa" only takes up a little more than half of the book, with the first half of the novel devoted to Eric and Gabi experiencing the liberation of Paris. While I enjoyed the snapshot of wartime Paris and the struggles faced by resistance fighters, I felt like this novel almost delivers two distinctly different books rather than fleshing out one storyline in greater depth.

That said, I have to give this writing team credit for delivering a type of fiction too rarely seen in my experience in the CBA market -- action heavy (rather than romance heavy) historical fiction. This is a novel that pulls no punches, never shying away from sequences of intense action and peril. The depictions of violence, while never gratuitous or overly explicit, provide a healthy dose of realism in this fiction market -- this was war, after all. I really appreciated the glimpse Goyer and Yorkey provided into the stresses and deprivations of occupied Paris -- the push/pull between Communist and Gaullist resistance fighters, the ever-present Nazi threat, provides enough meat for a novel alone sans the art theft angle. I also loved the all-too-brief glimpse into the lengths taken to protect France's national art treasures -- another fascinating premise that could have been explored in even greater depth.

Goyer and Yorkey have proven their mettle as a writing team, and their unique brand of historical action/suspense-centric fiction is a breath of fresh air in a market saturated with less intense offerings. With a more focused storyline, I can't wait to see what the team delivers next, because with their brand of adrenaline-laced historical thrillers they have have the potential to really own this marketplace niche. (less)

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Dec 15, 2011 Blossom rated it 5 of 5 stars

Great book. The history in this is very good. Although this is fiction, there is so much accuracy it is great. I watched The Train a few years ago and that was the first I'd heard (that I recall) of Germans acquiring works of art for their own gain. The movie isn't anything like the book but I recalled it while reading this. During my reading of this book, I did some research and was surprised by what I found: this book is a good historical fiction work! As I already mentioned, it has quite accu...more

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Dec 31, 2011 Krystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Set in World War II when France was about to be liberated from the German occupation, the reader should already know that this is going to be an exciting novel. There are no clear-cut answers in this book, the reader will have to choose between the characters, deciding who she/he wants to win the race to the Mona Lisa. The Mona Lisa has always been a work of art that many people are aware of, this book takes the painting's worth to the next level as German soldiers and quite a few interesting ch...more

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Jun 20, 2012 Fakhrina rated it 3 of 5 stars

Spent most of time trying to figure out what is actually going on then realizing there's actually nothing going on at all. The main characters, Gabi and Eric, left to own devices to discover what they're supposed to do, and ended up loitering and sightseeing all over Paris. From the title of the book, I was under the assumption that the story is fill with intense and rapid plot from the get go. I was wrong. The entire storyline felt too monotonous and underwhelming and the action scenes for me w...more

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