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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read
I absolutely loved this book. No problems dealing with the misspellings and typos due to the fast paced nature of the read. I finished this book in 2 days and found myself chuckling at the sometimes over the top antics of McShane's alter egos. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in reading about the life of an undercover FBI agent.
Published on August 21, 2007 by Alison K.

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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Great subject matter, poor execution
I hate to pile on, but I have to agree that what sounds like a very interesting book about art theft and recovery is completely undercut by the poor writing and editing. I normally don't give up on books, but I bailed on this one after the second chapter. Way too hackneyed with its attempts at being "hard boiled" and introducing "ironies" that were not particularly...
Published on May 5, 2007 by Mark Coen


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read, August 21, 2007
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Alison K. (Ronkonkoma, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
I absolutely loved this book. No problems dealing with the misspellings and typos due to the fast paced nature of the read. I finished this book in 2 days and found myself chuckling at the sometimes over the top antics of McShane's alter egos. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in reading about the life of an undercover FBI agent.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read, September 15, 2007
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
Having been in law enforcment, I really enjoyed the stories of Mr. McShane's adventures recovering fabulous art works. Try it, you'll like it!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Terriffic Story, Could Not Put It Down...., September 3, 2007
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
A great read, I literally devoured this book. McShane makes for both a interesting character and good author, cleverly weaving in and out of back story and action. I am into FBI/CIA books and movies, so if you liked 'The Good Shepard', this is the type of story you will be into. I gave it five stars for a reason....I liked it....ALOT.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very very entertaining.., August 30, 2007
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This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
The stories contained in this book tell us the Author McShane has led an extraordinary life. Its a truly entertaining read, and for a first time
author like McShane although some minor grammatical imperfections pop-up these can be easily excused, once one learns the details of these art heists and how he helped the FBI get to the bottom of them. In fact I found it hard to put this book down..probably most entertaining read I've picked up in the last 2 years.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A lot of fun, and educational too!, May 14, 2007
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
This book was so much fun to read. It is a shame that there are numerous spelling and grammatical oversights, but it was still very worth reading. I learned a lot about how one authenticates masterpieces from great artists. Mr. McShane's genuine love and enthusiasm for undercover work, and also art, are clearly represented in the retellings of the various cases he was involved with in his long, illustrious career. You will learn how art theft criminals operate and try and "fence" their stolen goods. If you are a fan of those CSI shows, and also art history, you will not be sorry you chose this book, I promise! You don't see many like this out on the market.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING STUFF, February 8, 2008
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You will be very surprised how much stoilen art gets bought and sold all over the world and how it takes a courageous undercover operative like Mc Shane to stop it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "The 'Art--full' Dodger meets the Master--Tracker!!!", January 25, 2008
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.Stolen Masterpiece Tracker

Stolen Masterpiece Tracker is a work done with extraordinary skill, charming wit and sluethound style.
The reader is taken on a true, intriguing and mysterious journey. Mr. McShane is an adventurous FBI agent who uses tricky devices and masterful disguises in his artful quest to track the world's stolen treasures.

An enjoyable and thrilling life story that can be vicariously shared with the Masterpiece Tracker!! Artfully written and artfully enjoyed!!

A Masterpiece for Prime Time!!!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!!!, January 20, 2008
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
Loved the book!! The author Thomas McShane tells many interesting and exciting stories about his life as an undercover FBI agent in the art world.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars stolen masterpiece tracker, January 19, 2008
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ANTOINETTE BAKOS "antoinette" (VALLEY STREAM, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
I am an art history buff. This book is a must read for anyone who appreciates fine art.
Mr. Mcshane is an eloquent writer. Keep up the good work,Tom.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stolen Masterpiece Tracker, January 16, 2008
This review is from: Stolen Masterpiece Tracker (Hardcover)
Special Agent McShane and his coauthor have combined for a great "true crime" novel. I enjoyed McShane's adventures and can only imagine the tales he could not include. This would be a wonderful character for a TV series or motion picture. All in all, a fun book to read and a five star attention getter.
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